Downpatrick Race 6 - Franco Hughes Away Bet Beginners Chase
TORQUAY ROAD (6) Backing up quickly. Was fighting out the finish when winning last run in a hurdle at Galway. Gets back and needs luck. Goes very close. SOPHIA ROSE (8) Ran 5th last time in a hurdle at Listowel. Should improve. Worth consideration. BOSTON JURY (1) Unsatisfactory performance when 8th last run in a hurdle at Ballinrobe. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can win. TELL US THIS (4) Ran 7th last time in a hurdle at Tramore. Is capable of a resurgence. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Honest enough to be an each way player.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran last at Ballinrobe on September 12 over 4425m, slow track; 69 len behind Priory Park carrying 72kg at $4.30. Run before finished ninth of 13 starters at Kilbeggan on July 25 over 3822m, 48 len behind Ballykinlar with 75.5kg at $7.50. Overlook recent form, more suited here.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 12/09/2025 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 69.0L | $4.33 |
9/13 | 25/07/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $7.50 |
8/15 | 05/07/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Bellewstown | 4928m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 5:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 49.3L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 27/05/2025 | 249 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
99/6 | 20/09/2024 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 4325m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.38 |
1/13 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 4:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
4/12 | 18/08/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4325m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 5:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 06/08/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $18,540.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 18 runners at Galway July 30 over 2414m, 4.5 len behind Edelak carrying 73kg at $12. Previously first up; 15 of 19 starters at Down Royal May 5 over 3520m, 20 len behind Quinn The Eskimo carrying 68.5kg at $19.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/18 | 30/07/2025 | 53 | APP MDN 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | YS | Oran McGill | 73kg | 2:51.66 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
1/15 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Oran McGill | 71.5kg | 5:13.81 | 10-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
15/19 | 05/05/2025 | 147 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,620.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Niall Moore | 68.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $19.00 |
0/13 | 09/12/2024 | 59 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 72kg | 5:01.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 11/10/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3520m | GY | Jody McGarvey | 69kg | 4:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
13/16 | 30/09/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Roscommon | 3118m | Y | S D Torrens | 70.5kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $34.00 |
8/11 | 09/09/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72kg | 5:08.97 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 98.0L | $10.00 |
4/12 | 03/08/2024 | 3 | HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | Soft | Killian Leonard | 62kg | 2:42.69 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
7/18 | 31/07/2024 | 26 | APP MDN 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | Good | Oran McGill | 72kg | 2:52.54 | - | 8 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
12/16 | 05/07/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Jody McGarvey | 73kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $81.00 |
14/22 | 08/06/2024 | 45 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Good | Gavin Peter Brouder | 71kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 52.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months. Finished off last preparation 4 of 13 runners at Tramore April 14 over 4425m, 8 len behind Pipers Boreen carrying 75.5kg at $4. First up last campaign 4 of 19 runners at Naas March 9 over 3218m, slow track; 8 len behind King In Love carrying 73.5kg at $2.80.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 14/04/2025 | 15 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
1/14 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 5:33.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
4/19 | 09/03/2025 | 91 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.80 |
4/22 | 08/12/2024 | 10 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Cork | 4023m | Soft | Liam Quinlan | 71kg | 5:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
8/18 | 28/11/2024 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Liam Quinlan | 74.5kg | 3:51.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 26/10/2024 | 131 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Cian Quirke | 73kg | 4:00.01 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $21.00 |
3/14 | 17/06/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | A P Ryan | 72kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 01/06/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Y | Richard Condon | 73kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
10/16 | 07/05/2024 | 101 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Y | D Doyle | 73kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 27/01/2024 | 31 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 60.5L | $126.00 |
5/6 | 27/12/2023 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 73kg | 5:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last run finished seventh of 11 starters at Tramore on August 14 over 3218m, 10 len behind Hasten Slowly carrying 68.5kg at $7. Run before finished eighth of 20 runners at Galway on July 28 over 3319m, 11 len behind Jerrari with 72.5kg at $7.
Last Starts 55 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 | 14/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Eoin Staples | 68.5kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
8/20 | 28/07/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Eoin Staples | 72.5kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 14/07/2025 | 292 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | E Staples | 73kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
4/15 | 25/09/2024 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3621m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
7/20 | 29/07/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
10/10 | 15/06/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 60.8L | $3.50 |
2/16 | 28/05/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
1/20 | 06/05/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 73.5kg | 4:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
11/25 | 04/04/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | K M Donoghue | 76kg | 4:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
6/13 | 05/03/2024 | 53 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 4123m | Heavy | K M Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $2.25 |
15/25 | 12/01/2024 | 34 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run finished second of 8 runners at Listowel on September 21 over 3520m, 2.5 len behind Birdie Or Bust carrying 71kg at $15. At only start last preparation finished third of 16 runners at Tipperary on July 1 over 3922m, 11 len behind Arctic Gale with 75.5kg at $17.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 21/09/2025 | 82 | NCHSE 4U | $33,990.00 | Listowel | 3520m | YS | M P O'Connor | 71kg | 4:30.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
3/16 | 01/07/2025 | 524 | CHSE 4U | $22,620.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
4/14 | 24/01/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | S F O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
6/15 | 28/12/2023 | 63 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $1.62 |
3/10 | 26/10/2023 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.67 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last run favourite; won by 0.5 len Galway on October 7 over 3319m defeating Harpy Eagle carrying 72kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. The run before favourite; won by 2.5 len Sligo on August 7 over 3621m defeating Lodilomoco with 76kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Has been racing well.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 07/10/2025 | 61 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 4:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
1/14 | 07/08/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 76kg | 4:20.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
4/15 | 07/07/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 74kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 01/06/2025 | 151 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Ben Harvey | 76kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
19/20 | 01/01/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Ricky Doyle | 72.5kg | 5:13.50 | - | 0 |
| 90.0L | $29.00 |
11/13 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 3218m | YS | Ben Harvey | 73.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $67.00 |
23/24 | 30/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jake Coen | 66kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 89.5L | $41.00 |
11/17 | 03/11/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 75kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $51.00 |
14/15 | 04/10/2024 | 73 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 74kg | 4:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 23/07/2024 | 16 | NHDLE 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 75kg | 4:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 07/07/2024 | 55 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 74kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished tenth of 11 starters at this track on September 19 over 3621m, 28 len behind Mickey Cohen with 70kg at $15. The start before that; finished seventh of 10 starters at this track on August 10 over 3621m, 14 len behind Wing Back with 68.5kg at $7.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 19/09/2025 | 40 | CHSE 4U | $29,130.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 70kg | 4:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $15.00 |
7/10 | 10/08/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Harry Sexton | 68.5kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 15/07/2025 | 30 | APP HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | E O'Sullivan | 69kg | 4:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $5.50 |
2/11 | 15/06/2025 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | YS | Harry Sexton | 69kg | 4:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
6/15 | 24/04/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 68.5kg | 4:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $17.00 |
3/19 | 17/03/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | P Elvin | 66.5kg | 4:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
1/13 | 13/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Soft | P Elvin | 64.5kg | 5:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
6/16 | 23/01/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Tiernan Roche | 63.5kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
4/18 | 31/12/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,950.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 4:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
5/13 | 29/11/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 64.5kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
9/16 | 05/11/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,540.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 66kg | 6:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth of 18 starters at Listowel on September 21 over 3621m, 12 len behind Pampar Lady with 73.5kg at $9.50. Before that won by a neck Sligo on August 20 over 4123m defeating Cocovic with 65.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Continues to make headway.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/18 | 21/09/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $28,160.00 | Listowel | 3621m | YS | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | Eoin Staples | 65.5kg | 4:58.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
5/12 | 24/07/2025 | 10 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 69.5kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 14/07/2025 | 42 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
5/18 | 02/06/2025 | 16 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
4/13 | 17/05/2025 | 37 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Good | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 3:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
5/14 | 10/04/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.33 |