Downpatrick Race 6 - Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase
CAUSE FOR COMMENT (2) ended up well held in the Champion Hunters Chase at the Punchestown Festival four weeks ago. Will find this easier and could prove a class apart from this field now going up in trip. ASPHALT COWBOY (1) was also well held racing at Punchestown recently. Must take a step forward though possibly the trip will suit better and cannot be ruled out. FORTUNE LAD (4) withdrew from his hunter chase debut three weeks ago. Deserves a check in the market racing for a top stable in this discipline. DORKING COCK (3) remains well exposed. In the twilight of his career but talented on best form.

Jockey: Mr R James
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing finished fifth of 13 starters at Punchestown on May 1 over 4023m, 62 len behind Jetbob carrying 76kg at $13. Start before pulled up at Fairyhouse on April 5 over 5029m. All set to return to form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 01/05/2026 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | J W Hendrick | 76kg | 5:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 62.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | CHSE 5U | $30,490.00 | Fairyhouse | 5029m | YS | P W Mullins | 76kg | 6:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 71 | P2P | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 12/16 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | CHSE 5U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | M N Sharpe | 73kg | 6:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/11/2025 | 177 | P2P | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | M N Sharpe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 21 | CHSE 5U | $30,350.00 | Downpatrick | 5833m | Good | M N Sharpe | 73kg | 7:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/11 | 02/05/2025 | 33 | CHSE 5U | $25,180.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | M N Sharpe | 74kg | 5:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2025 | 24 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | M N Sharpe | 73kg | 6:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2025 | 12 | MCHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 5029m | GY | M N Sharpe | 73kg | 6:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M N Sharpe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth of 14 runners at Punchestown on May 1 over 4928m, 22 len behind Wonderwall with 76kg at $9.50. Run before won by 6 len this track on March 29 over 4727m defeating West Of Idaho carrying 76kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. Continues to improve. Disappointing on that occasion but is worth another chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/05/2026 | 33 | CHSE 5U | $52,970.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 6:38.20 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2026 | 49 | MCHSE 5U | $18,390.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | YS | P W Mullins | 76kg | 6:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
| 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 S Connor
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished fifth of 13 runners at Tattersalls P2p on April 12 over 4828m, on slow going 11 len behind Dora D'or carrying 61kg. Second run from a spell finished second of 7 starters at Necarne P2p on May 9 over 4828m, 3 len behind Hearts And Spades carrying 61kg. Making headway every start. Will take some stopping.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | P2P | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/13 | 12/04/2026 | 345 | P2P | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $51,480.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Dara Mcgill | 73kg | 6:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 16/29 | 03/04/2025 | 26 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Stephen Connor | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 16-17-16 | 0 |
| 57.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | CHSE 5U | $25,690.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | Soft | E Mahon | 73kg | 7:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | P2P | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2025 | 51 | P2P | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Y | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 26/12/2024 | 234 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 6:26.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/05/2024 | 125 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Good | Liam Quinlan | 73kg | 6:42.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 76kg | 6:47.20 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 99/12 | 09/12/2023 | 20 | STPLE HCP 6U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 5230m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 64.5kg | 7:35.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mr B O'Neill
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 48 day letup. Last run favourite; won by 32 len Loughanmore P2p on April 4 over 4828m slow track defeating Royale Rocker carrying 61kg in a jumps. The run before finished second in a small field at Portrush P2p on March 28 over 4828m, slow track; 2.5 len behind Weespoof with 61kg. Continues to improve. Looks very hard to beat in this sort of form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | W2 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | W2 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/5 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | W2 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 91 | W2 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D G Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | W1 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 196 | W3 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/14 | 29/03/2025 | 89 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughbrickland P2p | 4828m | Soft | H P Goff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/14 | 30/12/2024 | 302 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | H P Goff | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 46 days. Fresh up after six months didn't finish the race at Loughanmore P2p on April 6 over 4828m. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Portrush P2p on October 11 over 4828m. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 06/04/2026 | 177 | P2P | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | P2P | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/10/2025 | 83 | P2P | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | M Carlin | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | Good | J J Slevin | 76kg | 4:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/07/2025 | 41 | 4U | $28,210.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | Good | Dara Mcgill | 66.5kg | 2:46.39 | - | 4 |
| 19.8L | $67.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 20 | CHSE 5U | $30,350.00 | Downpatrick | 5833m | Good | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 7:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | P2P | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Y | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2025 | 97 | P2P | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | D J Hanlon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/3 | 16/11/2024 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr J W Hendrick
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished sixth of 13 runners at Tattersalls P2p on April 12 over 4828m, on slow going 15 len behind Dora D'or carrying 61kg. Second-up finished third of 7 runners at Toomebridge P2p on May 2 over 4828m, 3 len behind Routine Excellence carrying 61kg. Has been racing well. Must be a chance again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | F P Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/13 | 12/04/2026 | 170 | P2P | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $1.00 |
| 14/20 | 24/10/2025 | 58 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Alex Harvey | 68kg | 4:51.11 | 5-9-14 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/08/2025 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Alex Harvey | 69kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/15 | 05/07/2025 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Bellewstown | 4928m | Good | Alex Harvey | 71kg | 5:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:26.03 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2025 | 99 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,040.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 3:51.91 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/12/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | 5:21.64 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2024 | 192 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 76.5kg | 5:13.20 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 99/14 | 03/05/2024 | 19 | NHDLE 4U | $35,950.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2024 | 77 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 4:45.78 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Mr B Aherne
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished fourth of 10 starters at Dawstown P2p on May 4 over 4828m, 5 len behind Supreme Force with 60kg. Race before finished second in a small field at Dromahane P2p on April 19 over 4828m, on slow going 2 len behind Wrappedupinmay carrying 60kg. Has been racing well. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | W2 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B Aherne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Aherne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/16 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | MCHSE 5U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 4928m | GY | B Aherne | 74.5kg | 6:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | W2 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Aherne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.6L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | W3 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Aherne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | 54 | MCHSE 5U | $18,710.00 | Thurles | 5029m | Heavy | B Aherne | 73kg | 7:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | W2 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.7L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | W2 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | W Verling | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/11/2025 | 224 | W3 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | M O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2025 | 287 | W1 | $0.00 | Bandon P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr T C Kileff
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't finish the race at Necarne P2p on May 8 over 4828m. Before that ran last in a small field at Castletown P2p on April 19 over 4828m, slow track; 130 len behind Macs Charm with 60kg. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 08/05/2026 | 19 | P2P | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | T C Kileff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | P2P | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | T C Kileff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 130.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 08/03/2026 | 294 | P2P | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Soft | R M Mcparland | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/05/2025 | 9 | P2P | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | E R Mcneill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | P2P | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | G Benson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 02/05/2025 | 12 | CHSE 5U | $51,480.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Robert James | 73kg | 6:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/04/2025 | 17 | P2P | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | G Benson | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
| 22/29 | 03/04/2025 | 26 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Barry O'neill | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 22-20-22 | 0 |
| 135.3L | $67.00 |
| 99/13 | 08/03/2025 | 48 | CHSE 5U | $25,690.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | Soft | S Cotter | 73kg | 7:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2025 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 5029m | Good | M O'sullivan | 71kg | 6:28.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2024 | 39 | CHSE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Dara Mcgill | 73kg | 6:26.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |