Downpatrick Race 7 - Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase
WEST OF IDAHO (8) is on rules debut here representing a shrewd yard. Landed two points this season with the minimum of fuss and can translate that form to the larger fences. Top selection. CAUSE FOR COMMENT (1) placed second in a pair of hunters chases last term including this race. A 12L winner in a point last month making seasonal debut is capable of getting involved again. MAGIC SADLER (4) in contrast has been very busy. Prolific between the flags with five point victories this season alone though is yet to score on four attempts in hunters. Possibilities. YEWTREE HILL (9) scored as favourite returning last month. Completes the list.

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. First-up after 10 to post a big 12 len win. Punchestown P2p on February 8 over 4828m on heavy going defeating Sir Topham Hatt carrying 61kg in a jumps. Previously second-up finished second of 11 starters at Punchestown P2p on February 22 2025 over 4828m, in the wet; 4 len behind Park Blue with 61kg. Can continue the bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 276 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2025 | 39 | NOVCHSE 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 4727m | GY | P W Mullins | 74kg | 6:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 6:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P W Mullins | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2025 | 166 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M N Sharpe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/07/2024 | - | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Mr D Mcgill
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 50 day letup. Last outing finished second in a small field at Ballinaboola P2p on February 7 over 4828m, in the wet; 10 len behind Occupational Force with 60kg. The run before finished second of 10 runners at Tinahely P2p on January 10 over 4828m, slow track; 2 len behind Always Scoring carrying 61kg. Sure to improve again. Definite claims.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | P2P MDN APP 7U | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M N Sharpe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/01/2026 | 48 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2025 | 216 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | M N Sharpe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/15 | 21/04/2025 | 43 | MCHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 4928m | Y | E Herbison | 75.5kg | 6:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | E L Herbison | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/16 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E L Herbison | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Y | E L Herbison | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr T J Stafford
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished second in a small field at Tyrella P2p on March 7 over 4828m, 1.3 len behind West Of Idaho carrying 60kg. Start before ran last in a small field at Oldtown P2p on February 21 over 4828m, on heavy track; 59 len behind Fortune Lad with 60kg. Cannot be left out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | W1 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | W2 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | 84 | W3 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 19/10/2025 | 196 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Good | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/03/2025 | 15 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | T J Stafford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 15/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Y | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ms E C Costello
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last run finished second in a small field at Lisronagh P2p on February 28 over 4828m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Hearts And Spades carrying 60kg. Race before won by 2.5 len Punchestown P2p on February 8 over 4828m on heavy track defeating Kings Jet with 61kg in a jumps. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E C Costello | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | P2P | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E C Costello | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | MCHSE 5U | $18,710.00 | Thurles | 5029m | Heavy | E C Costello | 73kg | 7:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | MCHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Clonmel | 4123m | Heavy | E C Costello | 73kg | 5:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | P2P | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | E C Costello | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | E C Costello | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | E C Costello | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/10/2025 | 162 | P2P | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | E C Costello | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Y | D Doyle | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 31 | W2 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | Pandora Briselden | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 06/03/2025 | 32 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 5029m | GY | D Doyle | 73kg | 6:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third in a small field at Farmacaffley P2p on February 28 over 4828m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Clough Clouds with 61kg. Second run from a spell finished fifth in a small field at Kirkistown P2p on March 21 over 4828m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Mackieshill with 61kg. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 8 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 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | W1 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | 91 | W2 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 174 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Joe Wright | 76kg | 7:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 08/06/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 5U | $23,650.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | J P O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 5:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2025 | 17 | HDLE MDN 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 5:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $9.00 |
| 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: Mr T A Halford
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 7 runners at Down Royal on March 17 over 4123m, 37 len behind Dora D'or with 70kg at $7. The start before that; won by a neck Tyrella P2p on March 7 over 4828m defeating Minella Cristal carrying 60kg in a jumps. Will not find this easy. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | 10 | CHSE 5U | $18,770.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | T A Halford | 70kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 34 | P2P MDN APP 6U | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | Cormac J Byrne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 01/02/2026 | 33 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Soft | T A Halford | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 30/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. To post a big 4 len win. Turtulla P2p on January 11 over 4828m slow track defeating Sharp As Glass carrying 61kg in a jumps. Last start finished fourth in a small field at Oldtown P2p on February 21 over 4828m, in the wet; 44 len behind Fortune Lad carrying 61kg. This no easier and will need to improve further to feature.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | W2 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 290 | P2P TRPHY | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2025 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 57.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 09/03/2025 | 31 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 5:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 61.0L | $101.00 |
| 12/15 | 06/02/2025 | 47 | CHSE 5U | $20,640.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/18 | 21/12/2024 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 10/19 | 10/12/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/18 | 15/11/2024 | 251 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/03/2024 | 98 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 74kg | 5:16.90 | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.3 len Tyrella P2p on January 24 over 4828m defeating Tony The Pony with 61kg in a jumps. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len Tyrella P2p on March 7 over 4828m defeating Lawful Ruler carrying 61kg in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. In top form and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | W1 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 04/10/2025 | 148 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2025 | 69 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | R Sugrue | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Fresh up after three months won by 5 len Ballygogue House P2p on February 21 over 4828m on rain affected going defeating Lord Desart with 61kg in a jumps. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len Tattersalls P2p on December 8 2024 over 4828m slow going defeating Relax To The Max carrying 60kg in a jumps. Worth including.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 92 | W3 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 47 | CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Heavy | Kevin Healy | 68.5kg | 6:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | 37 | W2 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/16 | 29/08/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5029m | Good | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/15 | 23/07/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Good | Ben Harvey | 76kg | 6:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2025 | 18 | CHSE 5U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/06/2025 | 24 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 5:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2025 | 34 | MCHSE 5U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | S R Hamilton | 73kg | 6:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | W2 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | S R Hamilton | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2025 | 56 | W2 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Y | S R Hamilton | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/01/2025 | 48 | W3 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | S R Hamilton | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |