Downpatrick Race 4 - Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes Mbe Mdn Hurdle
SAN HILARIO (5) found a highly competitive Punchestown festival handicap too tough last time. Takes a sizeable drop in grade here. Finished second in good contests on four consecutive starts prior to that and sets the standard. Could prove difficult to beat. MARTIN PLAGE (2) switched to a leading stable after a lengthy absence of nearly twenty months off the track. Potential to improve while already showing enough to play a big role against this field. O'CALLAGHAN CAN (3) is of interest making hurdle debut having indicated ability in jumpers flats. Each way chance. SAMPOET (4) lost his rider at the first fence last time. Reverts back to hurdles here and could improve in this sphere. Each way claims.
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse P2p April 26 over 4828m. First ever race start 5 of 9 starters at Loughanmore P2p April 4 over 4828m, slow track; 44 len behind Common Sense with 60kg. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | T C Kileff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | T C Kileff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after nearly two years. Finished off last campaign 5 of 10 runners at Haydock Park December 4 2024 over 4928m, slow track; 12 len behind Ski Lodge carrying 71.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign 5 of 13 starters at Wetherby October 16 2024 over 3922m, 8 len behind Bowling Buddy with 70kg at $7.50. Terrific chance to return in winning form.
Last Starts 587 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/12/2024 | 49 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 6:31.16 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 16/10/2024 | 202 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 4:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/13 | 28/03/2024 | 137 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | J Quinlan | 71kg | 4:05.55 | 2-9-6 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2023 | 15 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | J Quinlan | 71kg | 4:23.10 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/15 | 28/10/2023 | 209 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,220.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | J Quinlan | 70.5kg | 3:58.16 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Sheriff Hutton P2p | 4023m | Soft | John Dawson | 70kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 10 runners at Kilbeggan on May 31 over 3118m, 6 len behind Rokanako carrying 73kg at $15. Last start raced on the pace prior to fading finished eighth of 14 starters at Kilbeggan on June 15 over 3218m, 8 len behind Johnny Rambo carrying 73kg at $3.80. Likely to figure on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/06/2026 | 15 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 3:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 31/05/2026 | 115 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 3:42.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | C J Shine | 76kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Last start didn't finish the race at Wexford on July 3 over 3922m. The start before that; finished fourth of 12 starters at this track on June 13 over 4727m, 8 len behind Fr Gilligansvoyge with 73.5kg at $7.50. No surprise to see him back in form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Ben Harvey | 73kg | 4:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 73.5kg | 5:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/16 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/15 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | Ben Harvey | 71.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2026 | 10 | CHSE 5U | $22,400.00 | Down Royal | 3922m | Good | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/14 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | GY | Josh Williamson | 67kg | 5:28.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/15 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Good | Josh Williamson | 74kg | 7:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/04/2026 | 20 | MCHSE 5U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 4928m | GY | S Cotter | 75.5kg | 6:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 39.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 58 | CHSE 5U | $18,770.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Josh Halford | 70kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/13 | 18/01/2026 | 98 | CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 5029m | Y | Georgie Benson | 70kg | 6:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | W1 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation 20 of 24 starters at Punchestown April 28 over 3922m, 45 len behind Powerful carrying 71kg at $17. First up last campaign 6 of 11 starters at Navan November 17 over 3218m, 7 len behind Balko D'ange with 66kg at $7. Consistent type who can break through fresh.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/24 | 28/04/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,620.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/16 | 26/03/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 4U | $21,840.00 | Navan | 4425m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/15 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4224m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,180.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 68.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/19 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/20 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 66kg | 5:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/11/2025 | 275 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Carl Millar | 66kg | 4:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Jake Coen | 71.5kg | 4:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/01/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/20 | 31/12/2024 | 51 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 8 runners at Ballindenisk P2p on May 17 over 4828m, 18 len behind Maganey with 61kg. Second-up didn't finish the race at Tattersalls P2p on May 24 over 4828m. Unlikely to feature given current form.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | W2 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 217 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 12/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming didn't finish the race at Wexford on April 10 over 4023m. Last start finished seventh of 12 starters at Wexford on May 16 over 4023m, 19 len behind Dromana Mist with 73kg at $8. Fitter and can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/05/2026 | 36 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 5:22.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/14 | 10/04/2026 | 85 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 68kg | 5:28.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/15 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Eoin Staples | 70kg | 5:41.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/12/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Staples | 65.5kg | 6:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 37 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 4224m | Soft | Eoin Staples | 66kg | 5:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/4 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/5 | 04/10/2025 | 216 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/03/2025 | 134 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Last run pulled up at Wexford on July 3 over 4023m. Run before finished seventh of 8 runners at this track on June 14 over 3621m, 36 len behind Irish Lace with 71.5kg at $15. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 03/07/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | J J Slevin | 72kg | 4:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 37 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | L P Shanahan | 71.5kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | L P Shanahan | 71.5kg | 4:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 99/15 | 26/04/2026 | 182 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | R Sugrue | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | FLAT M 5U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Finn Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3822m | Good | Eoin Staples | 66.5kg | 4:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished sixth of 9 runners at Dawstown P2p on May 4 over 4828m, 10 len behind Park Hall carrying 60kg. Last start finished eighth of 18 runners at Limerick on July 2 over 4023m, 39 len behind Siege Of Carthage carrying 70kg at $201. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 02/07/2026 | 59 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 4:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $201.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/05/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | C J Shine | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Five-year-old filly who is first race starter by Court Cave out of Blonde Muse. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Freshened for 37 days. Last start finished fifth of 11 starters at Punchestown on June 7 over 4727m, 26 len behind Jerry From Kerry with 72kg at $67. Race before didn't finish the race at Tattersalls P2p on May 24 over 4828m. Needs to improve sharply to trouble this field.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 72kg | 5:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $67.00 |
| 99/14 | 24/05/2026 | 56 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | 161 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 66kgs
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Four-year-old filly who is first race starter by Valirann out of Kilbarry Cliche. Tough test at her first appearance so prefer to see.