Downpatrick Race 3 - SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle
ENDLESS TALKING (4) was unplaced two runs ago at Limerick but improved last time when finishing third beaten 2.75L over 3319m at Kilbeggan. Could run well again. FLYING ACE (5) performed below par when fourth beaten 19L in a jumpers flat at Navan last time. Worth considering in what looks a winnable race. RARE TIMES (15) returns from a long break after finishing seventh over 3721m at Punchestown. Remains a maiden hurdling but not without hope. ECHINACEA (14) was last seen finishing second on the flat tackling 2414m at Dundalk. Switches to hurdles for the first time. Capable of making an impact.
Jockey: Liam Mckenna
Weight: 71.5kgs
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This Famous Name bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Paddy Cody
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last outing finished seventh of 17 starters at Clonmel on April 14 over 4023m, 37 len behind Arcadian Emperor carrying 68.5kg at $21. Before that finished fifth of 18 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3218m, in the wet; 42 len behind Minella Boss with 72kg at $12. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 14/04/2026 | 38 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Paddy Cody | 68.5kg | 5:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/18 | 07/03/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Paddy Cody | 72kg | 4:24.70 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/10 | 18/01/2026 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | Troy Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Freshened for 32 days. Last outing ran last at Fairyhouse on April 6 over 3218m, 76 len behind Charismatic Kid with 70kg at $301. The run before finished seventh of 9 runners at Gowran Park on March 7 over 3621m, on rain affected going; 135 len behind Dromard with 73kg at $67. Doesn't look one of the major players.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 06/04/2026 | 30 | FLAT 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 3:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 76.5L | $301.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 52 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Gowran Park | 3621m | Heavy | L P Shanahan | 73kg | 4:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 135.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | J H Williamson | 74kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/15 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | J H Williamson | 74kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/11/2025 | 202 | FLAT 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Ivan Ryan | 73kg | 4:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $67.00 |
| 15/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | F D Tegetmeier | 71kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 12 runners at Limerick on March 31 over 3218m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Royal Belief carrying 75.5kg at $3. Last start finished third of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3319m, 2.75 len behind Master Haku with 75.5kg at $8. Fitter now and making headway every start. Only needs to jump well to feature.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3319m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/03/2026 | 95 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Derek O'connor | 76kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/11/2025 | 231 | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Eoin Staples | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Stradbally P2p | 4828m | Good | A Harney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up. Was promising at debut finished third of 9 runners at Lingstown P2p on November 23 over 4828m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Blue To You carrying 57.5kg. Returned from break finished fourth of 9 runners at Navan on March 21 over 3218m, slow track; 19 len behind Glens Anthem with 76kg at $9. Leading contender and can find winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | 118 | FLAT 45 | $18,960.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:05.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Berry | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Finn Brickley
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after nearly two years. Finished off last preparation 8 of 11 starters at Listowel September 27 2024 over 3218m, slow track; 37 len behind Mount Ferns carrying 69.5kg at $13. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at this track May 24 2024 over 4727m. Should be thereabouts.
Last Starts 589 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | 4:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | Alex Harvey | 66.5kg | 4:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 70kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/07/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 4023m | Good | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 4:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/06/2024 | 22 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | 4:44.40 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 24/05/2024 | 231 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | B D O'neill | 76kg | 6:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 06/10/2023 | 18 | BCHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 74kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 18/09/2023 | 71 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Ben Harvey | 72kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 09/07/2023 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3419m | Good | Ben Harvey | 73kg | 4:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/06/2023 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Downpatrick | 4325m | Y | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 5:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 71.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/20 | 10/06/2023 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | J B Foley | 75.5kg | 5:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 69kgs
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Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, finished tenth of 16 runners at Clonmel on March 26 over 3218m, slow track; 63 len behind Boedic carrying 71kg at $21. Last start finished 13th of 17 starters at Clonmel on April 14 over 4023m, 78 len behind Arcadian Emperor with 68kg at $101. Doesn't look one of the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Conor Stone-Walsh | 68kg | 5:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 78.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/16 | 26/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 71kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 69kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, finished tenth of 15 runners at Cork on April 5 over 3319m, 79 len behind Bartholomew carrying 70kg at $26. Look for improvement today. Improver who is expected to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | D A Kidd | 70kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 79.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation pulled up at Thurles on February 19 over 4626m. First up last campaign finished eighth of 9 starters at Sligo on August 7 over 3721m, 115 len behind Noble Name carrying 71.5kg at $26. Struggling for form and looking to others.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 19/02/2026 | 93 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Thurles | 4626m | SH | Kevin Sexton | 68.5kg | 6:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/11/2025 | 55 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Limerick | 3721m | Heavy | J Younge | 69kg | 5:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $151.00 |
| 11/15 | 24/09/2025 | 48 | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Y | Stephen Connor | 70kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | Stephen Connor | 71.5kg | 4:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 115.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Ross Berry
Weight: 68.5kgs
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She is resuming after a three months break. Not seen since running last at Fairyhouse February 3 over 3218m, on heavy track; 77 len behind Outofafrika with 70kg at $201. First ever race start 9 of 12 runners at Wexford October 26 over 4023m, 46 len behind Gin Tonic with 63kg at $26. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | P Murphy | 70kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 77.5L | $201.00 |
| 0/9 | 14/01/2026 | 30 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | P Murphy | 70kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 14/19 | 15/12/2025 | 50 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Ross Berry | 70kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 61.3L | $251.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Ross Berry | 63kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished seventh of 10 runners at Navan on February 28 over 3218m, in the wet; 54 len behind Galileo Dame with 73kg at $101. Will be better for the run but prefer to see again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $22,070.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 4:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 54.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Weight: 66kgs
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Resuming after a break; at only start last campaign finished fifth in a small field at Punchestown on February 18 over 3319m, slow track; 51 len behind Keep Twisting with 68kg at $19.Makes appeal.Makes appeal.
Last Starts 80 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | K M Ryan | 68kg | 4:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 66kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 37 days. Last run finished second of 13 starters at Dundalk All Weather on April 1 over 2414m, 1.3 len behind Sir Callisto with 61kg at $8. Before that finished second of 11 starters at Dundalk All Weather on March 6 over 3218m, 1.0 len behind Riyami with 63.5kg at $13. Key chance who looks sure to be hard to beat.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 2:36.80 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | E Dunseath | 63.5kg | 3:33.03 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/14 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Killian Leonard | 59kg | 2:37.89 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 49 | 4U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Killian Leonard | 56kg | 2:34.91 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | 2:33.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2025 | 71 | HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Killian Leonard | 61kg | 3:35.47 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/13 | 16/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Punchestown | 1911m | GY | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 2:02.78 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Robbie Colgan | 59kg | 3:09.68 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $19,340.00 | Sligo | 2715m | GY | Jack Cleary | 62kg | 3:08.28 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3 | $22,310.00 | Limerick | 2313m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 2:30.44 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | 1:54.21 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 66kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 7 of 14 runners at Punchestown November 13 over 3721m, in the wet; 32 len behind Highland Crystal carrying 67.5kg at $3.10. At debut 5 of 15 starters at Cork October 12 over 3520m, 13 len behind Quinta Do Lago carrying 66.5kg at $17. Should be ready to fire.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE F 3 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.8L | $3.13 |
| 5/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | D J Mullins | 66.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |