Downpatrick Race 1 - Randox Maiden Hurdle
ROC DINO (5) was below his best when tenth over 4123m at Cheltenham last time. Previously shown a useful level of form running second at Thurles. Can bounce back. Tough to look past. SPECULATEUR (6) has been consistent with two recent placings including a third over 4023m at Clonmel. Current form is a positive. Dangerous. LOCH CUAN (4) returns from a break after finishing second in a maiden hurdle attempting 3218m at Navan on just his second start. Set for a bright return. HAWKS ROCK (2) was well beaten on the flat over 3319m at Cheltenham last time. Capable of improving sharply revisiting hurdles.
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished 13th of 15 starters at Down Royal on January 21 2025 over 3419m, 74 len behind Putapoundinthejar with 69.5kg at $151. Should be improved but place prospects appear best.
Last Starts 473 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 21/01/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 69.5kg | 4:09.07 | - | 0 |
| 74.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having raced just once last campaign made ground from midfield; finished 12th of 13 starters at Cheltenham in the LR on November 16 over 3319m, on slow going 45 len behind Saint Clovis carrying 71kg at $29. When resuming last campaign finished second of 16 runners at Galway on July 31 over 3621m, 2.5 len behind Frankie John carrying 76kg at $23. Shapes nicely here and is worth including in the multiples.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 16/11/2025 | 108 | LR OPEN 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 71kg | 4:01.42 | 6-12-12 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/16 | 31/07/2025 | 64 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/05/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $19,620.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | P J Cody | 73kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished 17th of 23 runners at Navan on March 21 over 3218m, slow track; 82 len behind Kilgame with 75.5kg at $126. Second run from a spell finished 19th of 25 starters at Fairyhouse on April 5 over 3319m, 121 len behind Colcannon with 75.5kg at $201. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/25 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | M P O'connor | 75.5kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 121.0L | $201.00 |
| 17/23 | 21/03/2026 | 111 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:14.50 | - | 0 |
| 82.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | O Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 starters at Navan February 8 over 3218m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Coyote Spirit carrying 75.5kg at $81. First ever race start 12 of 15 starters at Down Royal December 26 over 3419m, 49 len behind Boycetown carrying 76kg at $11. Well-placed to return a winner.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last outing raced on the pace prior to fading finished tenth of 24 runners at Cheltenham on March 13 over 4123m, slow track; 10 len behind Air Of Entitlement with 71kg at $12. Before that finished second of 18 starters at Thurles on January 29 over 3218m, on heavy track; 3 len behind El Cairos carrying 71.5kg at $4. Will take beating if at his best.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24 | 13/03/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | John Shinnick | 71kg | 5:08.84 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/18 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/01/2026 | 334 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 34 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $91,820.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 4:35.86 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/01/2025 | 28 | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $58,630.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Felix De Giles | 66kg | 4:40.10 | 9-5-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 7/13 | 15/12/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $64,720.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Leo-Paul Brechet | 68kg | 4:29.20 | 4-2-7 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $9.70 |
Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 72kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, finished fifth of 10 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, in the wet; 71 len behind Likealightswitch carrying 71kg at $23. Last start pulled up at Limerick on March 22 over 3822m. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Soft | Jefferson Smith | 70kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 4:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 71.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last at Curragh October 21 over 1207m, in the wet; 50 len behind Dmaniac carrying 58kg at $151. Previously first up; 13 of 14 runners at Punchestown September 16 over 1609m, 29 len behind Sun Soldier carrying 60kg at $81. Prefer to see at first outing over the obstacles.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $40,290.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:15.17 | - | 9 |
| 50.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/10/2025 | 27 | 3 | $31,060.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | 2:24.83 | - | 2 |
| 51.5L | $67.00 |
| 13/14 | 16/09/2025 | 138 | HCP 3U | $25,250.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | GY | Adam Caffrey | 60kg | 1:45.03 | - | 7 |
| 29.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2025 | 215 | NOV 3 | $13,840.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:22.05 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 13/14 | 28/09/2024 | 42 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:26.19 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/08/2024 | 17 | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:25.78 | 2-3-3 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:28.23 | 12-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |