Downpatrick Race 3 - North Down Marquees Mdn Hurdle
CODED WELDER (2) made the frame five times from nine attempts hurdling. First try at the distance last time when fifth tackling larger obstacles at Tramore. Looks set for a big performance. RITZ PLAN (10) wears first-time cheekpieces and could be poised for a bold showing up in trip after unplaced efforts at Roscommon and this track latest. Key player third-up. Point-to-point winner MAJESTIC HORIZON (5) placed on Wexford jumpers flat debut prior to a 4.5L third of seven effort on the flat here in May. Holds claims providing initial hurdle outing if there is a market lead. Dual AW winner TRIBAL MOON (1) warrants respect up in trip.

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran last in a small field at this track on August 9 over 3621m, 47 len behind Malbay Madness carrying 66kg at $51. Race before finished 15th of 16 runners at Galway on August 1 over 2414m, 27 len behind Sir Jeremy with 56.5kg at $67. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/08/2026 | 8 | HDLE 4U | $35,440.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | E Dunseath | 66kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $51.00 |
| 15/16 | 01/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $32,210.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | E Dunseath | 56.5kg | 2:35.85 | - | 8 |
| 27.8L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Simon Torrens | 73kg | 5:25.60 | - | 0 |
| 71.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Dara Mcgill | 68.5kg | 5:26.06 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 14/06/2026 | 198 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Carl Millar | 74.5kg | 5:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/14 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 63.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $22,060.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 63.5kg | 1:27.07 | - | 14 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 10/10/2025 | 89 | HCP 3U | $22,060.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jessica O'gorman | 60.5kg | 1:26.31 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 11/13 | 13/07/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 85.3L | $11.00 |
| 13/13 | 23/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Killian Leonard | 60kg | 2:08.10 | - | 9 |
| 41.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/16 | 05/06/2025 | 76 | HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | 1:55.24 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth of 9 starters at Tramore on August 13 over 4425m, 16 len behind Kasper Hauser carrying 75.5kg at $4. Run before finished eighth of 19 runners at Galway on July 29 over 4425m, 13 len behind Mighty Berkshire carrying 74.5kg at $5. Can do a lot better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/19 | 29/07/2026 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 05/06/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Good | Finn Brickley | 71.5kg | 4:50.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/15 | 10/05/2026 | 134 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3822m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/11 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Georgie Benson | 73kg | 5:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $29.00 |
| 13/26 | 06/12/2025 | 118 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Tiernan Roche | 74kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 63.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 5:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 3/16 | 30/07/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4425m | Good | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:31.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4123m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 69.5kg | 5:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/15 | 08/06/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $23,650.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | T P Harney | 73kg | 5:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/05/2025 | 26 | FLAT 4U | $17,160.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | A Lord | 73kg | 4:14.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't finish the race at Tramore on August 14 over 3319m. Before that finished second of 9 starters at this track on July 14 over 3621m, 31 len behind Luker's Tipple carrying 71.5kg at $23. Has been racing well. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 14/08/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | 52 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/15 | 23/05/2026 | 210 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | 133 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, didn't finish the race at Roscommon on July 6 over 4123m. Last start finished fourth of 9 runners at this track on July 14 over 3621m, 42 len behind Luker's Tipple carrying 71.5kg at $29. Impressed last start. Well placed to make his mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 4:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/13 | 06/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | Joshua Halford | 70kg | 5:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 7 runners at this track May 22 over 3621m, 4.5 len behind Theemeraldempress with 76kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign 3 of 8 starters at Wexford May 7 over 3419m, 5.5 len behind Fortysixnchange with 76kg at $5. Leading contender.
Last Starts 101 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 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | GY | P Elvin | 76kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 186 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GY | P Elvin | 76kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | S M O'rourke | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished fourth of 11 runners at Fairyhouse P2p on April 26 over 4828m, 23 len behind Two Grand Sweeney with 61kg. Returned from break finished eighth of 15 runners at Ballinrobe on August 10 over 3319m, 64 len behind Be My Fortune carrying 71.5kg at $41. Tougher task this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 10/08/2026 | 106 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71.5kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 64.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Good | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run didn't finish the race at Ballinrobe on August 24 over 3621m. Start before pulled up at Sligo on August 6 over 4224m. Unlikely to feature given current form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 24/08/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Good | Shane Markey | 73.5kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/08/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 0/12 | 12/07/2026 | 94 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 16/17 | 09/04/2026 | 60 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | Patrick Mcgettigan | 59kg | 2:09.55 | - | 9 |
| 85.5L | $251.00 |
| 0/7 | 08/02/2026 | 247 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | C M Hogan | 73kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/18 | 06/06/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $19,710.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | P J O'hanlon | 73kg | 4:07.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth of 9 runners at Sligo on August 19 over 3520m, 36 len behind Belladaball with 68kg at $201. The start before that; finished 13th of 18 runners at Cork on August 3 over 3419m, 67 len behind Easter Bonnet with 73kg at $251. Not sure she is up to this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 3520m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 68kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $201.00 |
| 13/18 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 67.8L | $251.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 69.5kg | 4:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $301.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/07/2026 | 86 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $151.00 |
| 99/6 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | W1 M | $0.00 | Tullaherin P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/4 | 01/03/2026 | 50 | P2P M | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | W1 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/11/2025 | 589 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/15 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Shane O'Callaghan
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 18 of 20 starters at Down Royal January 20 over 3419m, 193 len behind Green Hope with 66kg at $251. First up last campaign ran last at Down Royal December 26 over 3419m, 111 len behind Boycetown carrying 70kg at $126. Faces tough test and others preferred.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/20 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | Carl Millar | 66kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 193.5L | $251.00 |
| 15/15 | 26/12/2025 | 240 | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | E Dunseath | 70kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 111.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2025 | - | G3 OPEN M 47 | $78,040.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | E Dunseath | 75kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 225.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished fourth of 11 runners at Roscommon on June 8 over 3218m, 26 len behind Cinating carrying 70kg at $4.30. Last start finished seventh of 11 runners at this track on July 14 over 3621m, 25 len behind Fastnet Crystal carrying 71kg at $9. Rates well. Likely to figure on her best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/07/2026 | 36 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/06/2026 | 175 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | YS | Patrick O'hanlon | 70kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | HDLE 3 | $20,890.00 | Naas | 3419m | SH | J J Slevin | 66.5kg | 4:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE 3 | $20,890.00 | Navan | 3419m | SH | J J Slevin | 66.5kg | 4:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 13/11/2025 | - | HDLE F 3 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 67.5kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |