Downpatrick Race 1 - Randox Mdn Hurdle
MR CAULFIELD (6) made no impression on hurdle debut at Ballinrobe last month. Improved for a 1.25L second over 4224m at Sligo running 5L clear of third. Bold bid looms dropping in trip. EURO AGENT (3) was 5L second of fourteen when last seen around this kind of journey at Downpatrick while third-place has subsequently won. Dangerous to dismiss. Winning a point to point FOX WALK (5) subsequently just missed managing third behind the main selection providing initial Sligo hurdle outing. Key player second-up. EBEN ZAABEEL (2) arrives off the back of an eye-catching placed effort on the flat at Limerick when a fast finishing 1.25L third. Place chance.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5 of 8 starters at this track June 15 2025 over 3621m, 8 len behind Bruant carrying 69.5kg at $34. When resuming last campaign 11 of 15 runners at this track May 23 2025 over 3822m, 22 len behind Hills Of Glory with 71.5kg at $15. Has ability but tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 442 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/06/2025 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | YS | P J O'hanlon | 69.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 23/05/2025 | 312 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | D J Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/07/2024 | 30 | APP FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:31.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/06/2024 | 203 | APP FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Paul Mcneilly | 73kg | 4:27.08 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/11/2023 | 41 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Paul Mcneilly | 70kg | 4:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2023 | 30 | NOVFLAT 4U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | YS | Paul Mcneilly | 70kg | 4:43.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2023 | 33 | FLAT 4U | $16,790.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Soft | Paul Mcneilly | 73kg | 4:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2023 | 69 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | GY | Paul Mcneilly | 73kg | 4:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/06/2023 | 888 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Paul Mcneilly | 70kg | 5:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2020 | - | FLAT 47 | $16,210.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | Paul Mcneilly | 71kg | 4:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 3 of 8 runners at Limerick June 19 over 2514m, slow track; 1.3 len behind Satono Chevalier with 58.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 10 of 25 runners at Fairyhouse April 5 over 3319m, 46 len behind Colcannon with 72kg at $41.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 58.5kg | 2:57.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 64.5kg | 3:59.37 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | 2:58.23 | - | 8 |
| 22.0L | $29.00 |
| 14/16 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Niall George Mccullagh | 55kg | 2:14.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/25 | 05/04/2026 | 550 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 2:21.40 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/14 | 03/09/2024 | 70 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jim Crowley | 59kg | 2:32.53 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $25,830.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 56kg | 2:30.84 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/06/2024 | 34 | MDN 3 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 2:36.95 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2024 | 25 | MDN 3 | $44,860.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 2:13.04 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/04/2024 | 198 | NOV 3 | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 2:07.43 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign 2 of 14 starters at this track June 14 over 3822m, 5 len behind In The Trenches carrying 73kg at $10. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Leopardstown March 3 over 4224m. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 14/06/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | Jefferson Smith | 73kg | 4:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/18 | 28/05/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 19/04/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/10 | 03/03/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Leopardstown | 4224m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | FLAT 4 | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J Dunne | 71kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $151.00 |
| 0/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | C M Hogan | 71kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse on January 25 2025 over 3218m. Went for a spell before returning finished 11th of 15 runners at Kilbeggan on July 24 over 3822m, 54 len behind Mysilverriverfeale carrying 71.5kg at $9. Key runner - don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 24/07/2026 | 545 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $9.00 |
| 99/20 | 25/01/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 3:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after three months finished third of 7 runners at Sligo on August 6 over 4224m, 6 len behind Ivana D'alco carrying 71.5kg at $4.30. Previously second-up finished third of 16 starters at Fairyhouse P2p on April 26 over 4828m, 4.5 len behind Uptoyourselves with 61kg. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 90 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/16 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 05/04/2026 | 84 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Turtulla P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last start finished second of 7 runners at Sligo on August 6 over 4224m, 1.3 len behind Ivana D'alco carrying 71.5kg at $15. Before that finished 11th of 15 starters at Ballinrobe on July 21 over 3520m, 38 len behind Bells Grove carrying 71.5kg at $17. Gets a chance to win. Only needs to jump well to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/15 | 21/07/2026 | 58 | MHDLE 45 | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Simon Torrens | 71.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/15 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/16 | 26/04/2026 | 49 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/02/2026 | 308 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J J Walsh | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/04/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Capri out of Flemi. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.

Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished tenth of 13 runners at Sligo on August 6 over 3621m, 55 len behind Speisialta with 71kg at $251. Second run from a spell finished eighth of 9 starters at Sligo on August 19 over 3520m, 87 len behind Belladaball carrying 66kg at $301. Wait until she shows something. Looks tested without significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Paddy Cleary | 66kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 87.5L | $301.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/08/2026 | 90 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Carl Millar | 71kg | 4:17.90 | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $251.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56.5kg | 2:06.22 | - | 8 |
| 34.8L | $301.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56kg | 1:41.47 | - | 6 |
| 20.8L | $301.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $22,070.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | R M Mulligan | 62kg | 1:15.56 | - | 3 |
| 15.3L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Zoe Mcmullan | 54.5kg | 1:42.08 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $301.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56.5kg | 2:20.50 | - | 5 |
| 58.5L | $501.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 56.5kg | 1:38.37 | - | 12 |
| 32.0L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 12/12/2025 | 573 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 55.5kg | 1:26.81 | - | 11 |
| 19.0L | $201.00 |
| 17/17 | 18/05/2024 | 666 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 62kg | 1:01.69 | - | 7 |
| 39.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/07/2022 | 22 | MDN 2 | $22,760.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Shane B Kelly | 58kg | 1:28.92 | - | 3 |
| 43.6L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At very big odds at debut, pulled up at Killarney on July 17 over 4626m. Second-up finished sixth of 7 runners at this track on August 9 over 3621m, 50 len behind Shoda carrying 68kg at $501. Might find this a bit tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/08/2026 | 23 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 68kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 50.5L | $501.00 |
| 0/15 | 17/07/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 4626m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 67kg | 5:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |