Downpatrick Race 4 - Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mdn Hurdle
YOUNG DORAN (5) placed on racecourse debut at Ballinrobe prior to a third of five effort at the track. Well beaten in a Listowel jumpers flat latest. Wears first-time cheekpieces for his jumps return. Strong chance. Kilbeggan jumpers flat winner LITTLE GINGER (1) improved for a 1L second over 3620m at the course last month. Finished 2.25L clear of his nearest rival that day and makes plenty of appeal to hold form. FUUSLAND (2) unseated rider when in contention on Roscommon maiden hurdling debut. Midfield the next twice here and tackling the trip at Listowel. Respect. Any market moves for newcomer GREY ACE (3) should be noted.
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months finished second of 15 starters at this track on September 18 over 3621m, 1.0 len behind Lygon Lad carrying 72kg at $13. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 runners at Limerick on April 16 over 3922m, 5.5 len behind Sparkling Wit with 73kg at $21. Looks well placed here and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 18/09/2026 | 104 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | C Smithers | 72kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 12/24 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | C Smithers | 72kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3721m | Good | C J Shine | 73kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/04/2026 | 60 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3922m | SH | C J Shine | 73kg | 5:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,630.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Heather Heffernan | 73kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after two months finished fifth of 16 starters at Listowel on September 20 over 4425m, 24 len behind Run Ted Run with 75.5kg at $126. Previously second-up finished fourth of 9 runners at this track on July 14 over 3621m, 42 len behind Luker's Tipple with 71.5kg at $29. Definite chance. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 20/09/2026 | 68 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 4425m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $126.00 |
| 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: Peter Smithers
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding (Kingston Hill - Diane D'arc) making his debut. Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at Navan on September 19 over 4224m. Second run from a spell finished 12th of 17 runners at Gowran Park on October 2 over 4023m, 30 len behind Gillane with 72kg at $101. Hard to have on latest effort, even against this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 5:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
| 0/15 | 19/09/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 4224m | Good | Harry Sexton | 72kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 51 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 71.5kg | 5:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $34.00 |
| 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: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 7 runners at this track on August 9 over 4425m, 5.5 len behind Magical Sal carrying 71.5kg at $5. Last start finished ninth of 11 runners at Listowel on September 23 over 4023m, 155 len behind New Grange carrying 74kg at $4.50. Definite winning chance. Tough to stop on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 23/09/2026 | 45 | FLAT 4U | $24,130.00 | Listowel | 4023m | Good | A P Ryan | 74kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 155.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2026 | 76 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 71.5kg | 5:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/15 | 25/05/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Shane O'callaghan | 69.5kg | 5:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, finished ninth of 11 runners at Down Royal on August 28 over 3520m, 43 len behind Hutton Star with 68.5kg at $41. Second-up finished tenth of 12 runners at this track on September 18 over 3621m, 66 len behind Ifuknowuknow with 70kg at $151. Tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | R M Mcparland | 70kg | 4:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 66.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/08/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | R M Mcparland | 68.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 43.8L | $41.00 |