Down Royal Races & Results Tomform Thursday 26th December 2024

There were 77 Races on Thursday 26th December 2024 across 11 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Kempton, 6 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 26th December 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

11:40 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Air Of Entitlement (5/2 +0%)
Air Of Entitlement

2.5
5/2(+0%)
(2) Air Of Entitlement 5/2, Fairly useful bumper winner at Cork in April. Off 7 months ahead of her hurdles debut. Up in trip. Yard having good spell. Very much one to consider.
Beaten 10l when last seen in Grade 3 mares' bumper at Punchestown festival; hurdles debut.
1
2nd (1) Ballybow (10/3 +33%)
Ballybow

3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(1) Ballybow 10/3, Highly promising type. Useful winner at 18f in bumpers. 12/1, badly hampered 3 out when fifteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on hurdles bow 26 days ago (reportedly finished lame). Remains open to significant improvement.
Bumper winner met trouble in running at Fairyhouse; forgiven that and 2m4f should suit.
13
3rd (13) Nastya (12/1 -9%)
Nastya

12
12/1(-9%)
(13) Nastya 12/1, Promising sort. 3/1, fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) on NH debut 30 days ago. Trainer going well. Should progress.
Point winner, 3s for hurdling debut at Tramore when well-beaten fourth over 2m5f.
4
4th (4) He's Gorgeous (9/1 0%)
He's Gorgeous

9
9/1(0%)
(4) He's Gorgeous 9/1, Promising type. Third of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 80/1) on hurdles bow 13 days ago. Up in trip. May well do better.
Showed ability when remote third to easy winner at Cork; steps up in trip by half a mile.
9
5th (9) Smooth Scotch (12/1 -20%)
Smooth Scotch

12
12/1(-20%)
(9) Smooth Scotch 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, close up when fell in 2 out handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft). Off 7 months and not dismissed.
Placed in three maidens in 2022, including when close second over this trip; off since May.
5
6th (5) Instinct D'ainay (50/1 -25%)
Instinct D'ainay

50
50/1(-25%)
(5) Instinct D'ainay 50/1, €140,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Eclair d'Ainay and useful hurdler Arrivederci. Wears tongue strap. Betting can prove a good indicator.
Well bred but didn't show much in a point and now tried in headgear combo for rules debut.
7
7th (7) Retreat Archie (250/1 -213%)
Retreat Archie

250
250/1(-213%)
(7) Retreat Archie 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1 and tongue strap on, eighth of 10 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) on NH debut 12 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Not shown much in a point/AW bumper; starts off hurdling here and best watched..
8
8th (8) Savant Du Mesnil (80/1 -21%)
Savant Du Mesnil

80
80/1(-21%)
(8) Savant Du Mesnil 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, twentieth of 25 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.
Tailed off in Punchestown festival bumper; tongue-tie stays on for hurdling debut.
6
9th (6) Ivybrook (3/1 -50%)
Ivybrook

3
3/1(-50%)
(6) Ivybrook 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, very good sixth of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 26 days ago. Up in trip. In the mix.
Promise in both hurdle starts; tackles 2m4f for first time and bred to get the trip.
15
|F| (15) Telnobody (150/1 +25%)
Telnobody

150
150/1(+25%)
(15) Telnobody 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip with more needed.
Big prices when finishing midfield in pair of 2m maidens at Navan; unlikely to contend.
11
10th (11) Syracus Du Houx (7/1 +30%)
Syracus Du Houx

7
7/1(+30%)
(11) Syracus Du Houx 7/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 28/1, unseated rider 1st in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 16 days ago. Worth another chance.
Fair fifth over this trip on seasonal debut at Navan, early exit since; placed at best.
10
11th (10) Strangford (25/1 +11%)
Strangford

25
25/1(+11%)
(10) Strangford 25/1, Getaway gelding. Brother to modest hurdler/chaser Henry Box Brown, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Island Mahee. Wears tongue strap. Respected newcomer.
Fourth runner for the Crawfords; homebred is related to winners; tongue-tied for debut.
12
12th (12) Victor Tango (50/1 +38%)
Victor Tango

50
50/1(+38%)
(12) Victor Tango 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, fifth of 12 in hunter chase at this course (23.2f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut.
Fair run in hunter chase in May; likely to come on for this hurdling debut after a layoff.
14
13th (14) Saga Des Aigles (200/1 -100%)
Saga Des Aigles

200
200/1(-100%)
(14) Saga Des Aigles 200/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 15 days ago. Possibilities on her hurdling debut.
Showed a glimmer of promise on AW two runs back but best watched on jumping debut..
3
|PU| (3) Fisherman's Friend (50/1 -25%)
Fisherman's Friend

50
50/1(-25%)
(3) Fisherman's Friend 50/1, Leading Light gelding. Dam little form over hurdles. Market can guide.
5yo from family of smart US jumper Mario and Festival Bumper winner Rhythm Section.
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11:40 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Winning pointer Air Of Entitlement wasn't disgraced when finishing seventh in a Grade 3 mares bumper at Punchestown in May and she must enter calculations on her hurdles bow. However, IVYBROOK sets a fair standard on his latest sixth in a 25-runner affair at Fairyhouse and today's step up in trip could see the six-year-old open his account. Smooth Scotch was showing up well on his belated comeback at Punchestown in May when falling two out, and he could also feature prominently.

BALLYBOW didn't enjoy the rub of the green when down the field on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse and this useful bumper scorer remains one to be interested in. Henry de Bromhead's hurdling newcomer Air of Entitlement could prove the biggest danger to Gordon Elliott's 5-y-o ahead of form picks Syracus du Houx and Ivybrook.

Both Ballybow and IVYBROOK suffered interference at Fairyhouse, the former will stay well but the latter may have the edge in pace


12:13 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
(9) Harry's Dream (9/1 0%)
Harry's Dream

9
9/1(0%)
(9) Harry's Dream 9/1, Fair hurdler. 6/1, below form ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Looked a non-stayer at Clonmel over an extended 2m3f latest, place squeak on best form.
2
1st (2) Downmexicoway (2/7 +61%)
Downmexicoway

0.285714
2/7(+61%)
(2) Downmexicoway 2/7, Point winner who has shaped with promise on both his runs over hurdles, second of 15 in novice at Tramore (16.2f, heavy) on latter occasion 30 days ago. Holds leading form claims.
Bumped into a classy sort at Tramore, narrow defeat previously, the one to aim for.
5
2nd (5) Scalpnagoon (7/1 +30%)
Scalpnagoon

7
7/1(+30%)
(5) Scalpnagoon 7/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Can take a step forward.
Not a bad effort on debut at Navan lately and should take a step forward, place claims.
4
3rd (4) Our Soldier (8/1 -14%)
Our Soldier

8
8/1(-14%)
(4) Our Soldier 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/5, seventh of 8 in bumper at Limerick (16.2f, heavy). Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut.
Seems to have his share of problems but worth keeping an eye on for down the road.
10
4th (10) Walk In The Sea (33/1 +34%)
Walk In The Sea

33
33/1(+34%)
(10) Walk In The Sea 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1 and tongue strap on, seventh of 11 in bumper at Naas (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 46 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time.
Failed to make a lasting impression when down the field in a mares' bumper at Naas.
11
5th (11) Written In My Soul (22/1 +12%)
Written In My Soul

22
22/1(+12%)
(11) Written In My Soul 22/1, €5,000 3-y-o, €20,000 4-y-o, Pillar Coral filly. Dam, fair bumper/21f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Knight In Purple. Second in a point last month. Market can guide.
Satisfactory second (btn 15l) in a Dromahane 4yo mares' maiden on debut, no forlorn hope.
8
6th (8) Busy Being Busy (7/1 +36%)
Busy Being Busy

7
7/1(+36%)
(8) Busy Being Busy 7/1, Promising type. 40/1 and hooded, third of 8 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, good) on NH debut 28 days ago, best work finish. Open to improvement.
Unfancied (40s) but ran a cracker on debut at Thurles, won't be far away, respected.
3
|PU| (3) Knockraha Eagle (80/1 +20%)
Knockraha Eagle

80
80/1(+20%)
(3) Knockraha Eagle 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 19 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 19 days ago.
No more than the odd flash of ability, will need to get his skates on to play a hand.
7
|PU| (7) Bruno From Mars (100/1 +50%)
Bruno From Mars

100
100/1(+50%)
(7) Bruno From Mars 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy, 200/1). Off 9 months.
Trading at big odds and beaten wide margins on all starts so far, not high on the list..
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12:13 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

DOWNMEXICOWAY has shown plenty of ability to fill the runner-up spot on both of his starts over the smaller obstacles to date, and he should have more to offer. Henry De Bromhead's five-year-old looks to have found a suitable opportunity to get off the mark. Busy Being Busy was closing all the way to the line when third over 2m at Thurles last month and he could get into contention on only his second career start. Representing the powerful Gordon Elliott yard, any market support behind newcomer Battleoftheboyne would be interesting.

DOWNMEXICOWAY has shaped well on both his starts in this sphere to date and looks to have been found a very good opportunity to get off the mark here. Gordon Elliott's Battleoftheboyne rates an interesting debutant and is next on the list, with Busy Being Busy and Scalpnagoon appealing as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

The well named Battleoftheboyne is worth a close look but, of those with experience, DOWNMEXICOWAY sets the clear standard


12:48 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) St Denis's Well (9/2 0%)
St Denis's Well

4.5
9/2(0%)
(8) St Denis's Well 9/2, 9/1, went like the best horse at the weights when second of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 26 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously.
Mixes hurdling and chasing to good effect; good second at Navan in latest hurdle; blinkers.
9
2nd (9) Albatala (10/1 +0%)
Albatala

10
10/1(+0%)
(9) Albatala 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, run best excused when ran out 4 out in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, close up when rein snapped.
Fair fifth on handicap debut at Fairyhouse and rider's reins snapped back there last time.
13
3rd (13) Cowper Hall (9/2 +84%)
Cowper Hall

4.5
9/2(+84%)
(13) Cowper Hall 9/2, No impact in 3 maiden hurdles back in the summer. Huge step forward required on handicap debut.
4yo not shown much yet and makes handicap debut here; talented rider on board.
3
4th (3) Darkened (20/1 +39%)
Darkened

20
20/1(+39%)
(3) Darkened 20/1, 33/1, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 6 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles.
Well held in three hurdle outings this year but did run creditably on AW last week.
11
5th (11) Pralognan (12/1 -85%)
Pralognan

12
12/1(-85%)
(11) Pralognan 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 7/2) 13 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and remains open to improvement in this sphere.
Been running well on AW lately (rated 75) and should be a race in him over hurdles.
1
6th (1) Jinxs Link (7/1 +7%)
Jinxs Link

7
7/1(+7%)
(1) Jinxs Link 7/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Dundalk (16f) 29 days ago, having run of race. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fancied to be in the mix.
C&D winner on good ground in August and bumped into an improver when second at Galway.
7
7th (7) L'un Deux Trois (33/1 0%)
L'un Deux Trois

33
33/1(0%)
(7) L'un Deux Trois 33/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fared no better when tailed-off thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Punchestown (20.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago.
Well held over 2m4f in latest two hurdle outings and blinkers weren't the answer last time.
6
8th (6) Silent Dawn (80/1 -100%)
Silent Dawn

80
80/1(-100%)
(6) Silent Dawn 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tailed-off twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.6f, good, 100/1) 4 months ago. Remains with one standout effort, so others more persuasive.
Third in bunched finish to 2m3f maiden at Kilbeggan in May; shown nothing apart from that.
12
9th (12) Backfromtheraces (9/2 -64%)
Backfromtheraces

4.5
9/2(-64%)
(12) Backfromtheraces 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, improved again when third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Enters calculations.
Placed in first two handicaps including when beaten less than a length at Naas last time.
4
|F| (4) Kinbara Hills (14/1 +30%)
Kinbara Hills

14
14/1(+30%)
(4) Kinbara Hills 14/1, Well held returned to handicap company when sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good, 10/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Tough to fancy.
Fair runs in maidens and when midfield on handicap debut over this trip; off since June.
2
|F| (2) Gladiatorial (20/1 -11%)
Gladiatorial

20
20/1(-11%)
(2) Gladiatorial 20/1, 40/1, behind when pulled up entering straight in handicap hurdle at Navan (20.2f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind.
Got his head back in front over fences in October (2m5f); well held over hurdles since.
16
|F| (16) Maxios Prime (40/1 -122%)
Maxios Prime

40
40/1(-122%)
(16) Maxios Prime 40/1, No show in juvenile maiden hurdles but could do better now handicapping.
3yo ran respectably on debut at Galway in October, no show since; handicap debut.
14
10th (14) Gilded Moon (28/1 +30%)
Gilded Moon

28
28/1(+30%)
(14) Gilded Moon 28/1, 10/1, better than result when tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) just over 10 weeks ago, yet to be asked for effort when badly hampered 2 out. Can give another good account.
Placed in Kilbeggan maiden but modest handicap form so far; drops back from 2m4f.
15
11th (15) Adare Beauty (25/1 +50%)
Adare Beauty

25
25/1(+50%)
(15) Adare Beauty 25/1, Blinkered for 1st time, ran respectably after 8 months off when fourth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Dundalk (8f) 20 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Respectable efforts in a couple of juvenile hurdles and opening mark could be exploitable.
5
|PU| (5) Nathaniel's Dream (20/1 0%)
Nathaniel's Dream

20
20/1(0%)
(5) Nathaniel's Dream 20/1, Offered little running over an inadequate trip after 25 months off when tailed-off last of 13 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 11 days ago. This should reveal more.
Gained only win over 3m in 2022; out the back over 2m on recent return from two years off.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:48 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

ST DENIS'S WELL is more effective over fences and better suited to further, but he is just too well treated in this sphere to ignore. Blinkers replacing cheekpieces could sharpen him up and he gets the nod over Jinxs Link, who found only one too strong when attempting to supplement a victory here at Galway and has run well at Dundalk since. Pralognan has also been in decent form on the all-weather, while Backfromtheraces is knocking on the door.

A host in with chances but it could pay to side with ST DENIS'S WELL, who went like the best horse at the weights when runner-up over fences at Fairyhouse last month. Already a winner from just 3 hurdles outings this season, Jinxs Link heads up the dangers, with Backfromtheraces, Pralognan and Maxios Prime just a handful of others worth considering, too.

One who has plenty of upside and has already shown that she's handicapped to win one of these is BACKFROMTHERACES and she gets the nod


13:23 Down Royal Maiden Chase 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Global Export (9/1 -6%)
Global Export

9
9/1(-6%)
(3) Global Export 9/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Excellent fifth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft, 40/1) 23 days ago. One to consider.
Flat/maiden hurdle winner showed signs of more to come when fifth at Clonmel, improving.
6
2nd (6) On Lovers Walk (28/1 +15%)
On Lovers Walk

28
28/1(+15%)
(6) On Lovers Walk 28/1, Fair hurdler. Made mistakes when a well-held seventh of 12 in novice chase (18/1) at Cork (21.2f, soft) on his debut over fences 13 days ago. Needs to take a step forward.
Well behind a couple of these when a remote seventh at Cork, facing an uphill battle.
9
3rd (9) Banprionsa (3/1 +54%)
Banprionsa

3
3/1(+54%)
(9) Banprionsa 3/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Creditable tenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 20/1) 26 days ago. Much respected on her chase debut.
Point/maiden h'dle winner should be all the better for recent outing and switch to chasing.
2
4th (2) El Champo (11/4 -57%)
El Champo

2.75
11/4(-57%)
(2) El Champo 11/4, Fairly useful and reliable chaser who posted a good second of 12 in novice chase (5/2) at Cork (21.2f, soft) 13 days ago. Player in his bid for a deserved breakthrough victory.
Had a few of these behind when going down narrowly at Cork, sets the standard.
7
5th (7) Prince Palace (15/2 +6%)
Prince Palace

7.5
15/2(+6%)
(7) Prince Palace 15/2, Fairly useful chaser. Excellent fifth of 13 in novice chase (200/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Has only 4lb to find on the book with the likely market leader so worth a second look.
5
6th (5) Make The Plan (150/1 -200%)
Make The Plan

150
150/1(-200%)
(5) Make The Plan 150/1, 250/1, tenth of 12 in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, good to soft) on debut over fences 10 days ago. Hooded for 1st time with lots more required.
Consistency far from a strong suit and put firmly in his place on chasing debut, all to do.
4
|B| (4) Lightkeeper (3/1 +54%)
Lightkeeper

3
3/1(+54%)
(4) Lightkeeper 3/1, Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Encouraging fourth of 12 in novice chase at Cork (21.2f, soft, 4/1) on his debut over fences 13 days ago. Stable in good form. Well in the mix.
Fine start to chasing at Cork (rider lost whip late), likely to push El Champo closer now.
1
|B| (1) Beau Walking (14/1 -75%)
Beau Walking

14
14/1(-75%)
(1) Beau Walking 14/1, Fair hurdler. 17/2, got back on track when fifth of 12 in novice chase at Cork (21.2f, soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs considering.
Decent enough intro to chasing when fifth at Cork (El Champo second & Lightkeeper fourth).
8
|U| (8) Step Out (15/2 -15%)
Step Out

7.5
15/2(-15%)
(8) Step Out 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. Good second of 3 in handicap chase (3/1) at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) on his debut over fences 43 days ago. Can go well.
Second of two finishers on chase debut at Ayr, will come on, feared owner/trainer combo.
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13:23 Down Royal Maiden Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

EL CHAMPO came out second best when beaten only a head in a fight to the line at Cork. This looks an easier opportunity and Paul Rothwell's charge is take to gain compensation. Step Out finished runner-up at Ayr on his chasing bow and is likely to prove competitive once again, while Global Export represents last year's winning trainer and there looks more to come from him over fences judged on a better effort at Clonmel last time. Lightkeeper has a bit to find with the selection but is not easily written off.

A few are in with a shout but EL CHAMPO is taken to gain a deserved first success in this sphere on the back of some very solid placed efforts. Lightkeeper shaped with promise on his recent chasing bow when fourth at Cork and is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Prince Palace and Global Export.

El Champo and Lightkeeper look closely matched on their recent confrontation but BANPRIONSA has the scope to take their measure


13:58 Down Royal Handicap Chase 21f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
(10) Maimie's Magic (12/1 +14%)
Maimie's Magic

12
12/1(+14%)
(10) Maimie's Magic 12/1, Modest winner at 18f over hurdles. Fell in handicap chase (14/1) at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 45 days ago.
Dual hurdles winner in Britain and placed at Navan in March; early faller on chase debut.
7
1st (7) Le Malin (17/2 +47%)
Le Malin

8.5
17/2(+47%)
(7) Le Malin 17/2, 16/1, fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
Creditable third in 3m chase at Punchestown and staying-on fifth in 3m hurdle since.
1
2nd (1) One Night Standard (4/1 +50%)
One Night Standard

4
4/1(+50%)
(1) One Night Standard 4/1, Latest win in hurdle at Listowel in September. Seventh of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 100/1) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to progress.
Dual winner over hurdles and plenty of winning chasers in her family; handicap chase debut.
14
3rd (14) School Lane (25/1 +24%)
School Lane

25
25/1(+24%)
(14) School Lane 25/1, Course winner. Last of 8 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, heavy, 25/1). Off 9 months.
Old boy won this three years ago but well beaten in last year's renewal and 10 months off.
3
4th (3) Room To Roam (12/1 +40%)
Room To Roam

12
12/1(+40%)
(3) Room To Roam 12/1, Two wins from 53 NH runs. Sixth of 12 in handicap chase (20/1) at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago, going off too hard. Not taken lightly.
Had been running okay prior to heavy defeat last time but is thoroughly exposed.
16
5th (16) Mastermind (11/1 +45%)
Mastermind

11
11/1(+45%)
(16) Mastermind 11/1, Thirty one runs since last win in 2018. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap chase (20/1) at Punchestown (24.3f, good) 41 days ago. Hood back on, visor on 1st time.
Old boy rarely wins; ran respectably in handicap chases last twice but others preferred.
9
6th (9) On The Tide (28/1 +44%)
On The Tide

28
28/1(+44%)
(9) On The Tide 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft) 125 days ago, folding after 4 out.
Not shown much over fences this year, bit better when placed in good-ground point latest.
5
7th (5) Finnians Row (15/2 +12%)
Finnians Row

7.5
15/2(+12%)
(5) Finnians Row 15/2, Latest win in chase at Gowran in October. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap chase (7/1) at Clonmel (17.2f, good to soft) 63 days ago.
Been in good heart this year; held off this mark last time but has run well here before.
6
8th (6) O'faolains Glory (13/2 +7%)
O'faolains Glory

6.5
13/2(+7%)
(6) O'faolains Glory 13/2, 4/1, below form eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Visor back on.
Won chase at Downpatrick in the spring; good run over hurdles at Navan last month.
12
9th (12) Rose Of Kalanisi (25/1 +50%)
Rose Of Kalanisi

25
25/1(+50%)
(12) Rose Of Kalanisi 25/1, 28/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Roscommon (25f, soft) 142 days ago, pulled up before last.
Point winner is modest performer under rules; well beaten all three handicap chase starts.
2
|F| (2) Tankardstown Diva (9/1 +10%)
Tankardstown Diva

9
9/1(+10%)
(2) Tankardstown Diva 9/1, 5/1, sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.7f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut.
Two good runs over hurdles here in the spring including win over 2m6f; chase debut.
8
10th (8) Perfect Pupil (6/1 +50%)
Perfect Pupil

6
6/1(+50%)
(8) Perfect Pupil 6/1, Respectable ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 16/1) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut.
Course winner over hurdles and respectable run in Sligo chase in October; handicap debut.
15
|PU| (15) Without Exception (5/1 +64%)
Without Exception

5
5/1(+64%)
(15) Without Exception 5/1, 22/1, seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Open to improvement.
Showed up well for a long way before tiring on chase debut at Fairyhouse; headgear.
17
|PU| (17) Tom Kelly (33/1 +34%)
Tom Kelly

33
33/1(+34%)
(17) Tom Kelly 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Mrs Jayne Hearne when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft, 25/1) 12 days ago. RESERVE.
Tailed off on yard debut lately and now makes chase debut with headgear left off; reserve.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:58 Down Royal Handicap Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

CULLENWAINE appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 3m1f at Thurles on Saturday and six-year-old is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, especially as his penalty is essentially reduced to 6lb as he was 1lb out of the handicap that day. One Night Standard has faced some stiff tasks so far over fences and should not be underestimated now switched to handicaps. Le Malin is another with valid form claims, while Mastermind edges out Finnians Row and Room To Roam to be best of the rest.

CULLENWAINE improved on previous chase form to finally take advantage of a lower mark in this sphere at Thurles on Saturday and the way he forged clear gives reason he can defy a penalty. Room To Roam went off too hard at Navan so is worth another chance, while One Night Standard remains capable of better in this sphere.

Preference is for handicap chase debutant ONE NIGHT STANDARD, a dual winner over flights and 8lb lower than her hurdles perch


14:33 Down Royal Conditions Chase 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Big Interest (6/1 +25%)
Big Interest

6
6/1(+25%)
(2) Big Interest 6/1, €45,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Wears tongue strap. Off mark in points at second attempt (Mar 2024). Major player for stable with excellent record in this discipline.
Commanding success in a Castlelands maiden 'point' in March, feared connections.
7
2nd (7) Its On The Line (10/11 +34%)
Its On The Line

0.909091
10/11(+34%)
(7) Its On The Line 10/11, Useful chaser. C&D winner. 6/4, career best when winning 14-runner hunter chase at Punchestown (24.7f, soft), suited by emphasis on stamina. Hugely likeable sort who won this on reappearance last year, so a typically bold bid is expected.
A real heavyweight of this division and is the star attraction here; the one to beat.
1
3rd (1) Ask D'man (16/1 0%)
Ask D'man

16
16/1(0%)
(1) Ask D'man 16/1, Fair chaser. Respectable second of 6 in hunter chase (15/2) at Fairyhouse (24.3f, good) 44 days ago. Others have achieved more.
One of the veterans of the field but retains a fair amount of ability and is worth a look.
10
4th (10) Ramillies (9/1 +36%)
Ramillies

9
9/1(+36%)
(10) Ramillies 9/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who has tasted success in points. Out of sorts when last seen under Rules but ran with credit between the flags recently.
Beat Go Another One on penultimate run, no match for Priory Park since; cheekpieces added.
11
5th (11) Vina Ardanza (14/1 +58%)
Vina Ardanza

14
14/1(+58%)
(11) Vina Ardanza 14/1, Fairly useful chaser. 25/1, creditable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe 7 months ago. Left Gordon Elliott and gamely won sole start in points (3 runners, Nov 16) since.
Had to work hard to justify favouritism in a three-runner Kirkistown 'point', more needed.
3
6th (3) Bold Fury (25/1 +38%)
Bold Fury

25
25/1(+38%)
(3) Bold Fury 25/1, Winning pointer. 14/1 and hooded tongue strap on, third of 12 in hunter chase at this course (23.2f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Needs to find improvement.
One win from eight starts in 'points', needs to step up another notch here.
6
7th (6) Hudson Duster (125/1 -25%)
Hudson Duster

125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Hudson Duster 125/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Punchestown (23.6f, good) 18 months ago. Winning pointer, unplaced last time (Dec 8).
One from three in 'points' for former connections, with sole win a narrow one; big ask.
5
8th (5) Go Another One (20/1 +50%)
Go Another One

20
20/1(+50%)
(5) Go Another One 20/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who hasn't been seen under Rules for 18 months. Maiden pointer, unseated rider last time (Dec 1)
0-7 'pointer' now one of the veterans here and has his work cut out for him; opposed.
9
|PU| (9) Priory Park (7/1 -40%)
Priory Park

7
7/1(-40%)
(9) Priory Park 7/1, Below form when last seen under Rules a year ago but has won all 4 starts in points since and is worthy of interest having his first try in a hunter.
Has won his last four, one of which includes a 5l victory over Ramillies; in rude health.
4
|PU| (4) Dorking Cock (7/1 +50%)
Dorking Cock

7
7/1(+50%)
(4) Dorking Cock 7/1, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. Latest win in hurdle at Navan in November 2023. 17/2, good third of 8 in handicap chase at this course (26.2f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Respected.
Useful enough sort but is in against some up and coming youngsters and this looks tough.
12
|PU| (12) Welsh Saint (80/1 +20%)
Welsh Saint

80
80/1(+20%)
(12) Welsh Saint 80/1, Fair chaser. Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. Pulled up in novice chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft, 80/1) 167 days ago. Maiden pointer, fourth last time (Nov 24).
0-4 in 'points' and could only manage a remote fourth at Moig South last month.
8
|PU| (8) My Prisoner (150/1 -50%)
My Prisoner

150
150/1(-50%)
(8) My Prisoner 150/1, Libertarian gelding. Dam unraced. Maiden pointer, last of 4 finishers last time (Nov 17).
Has a mountain to climb and it's of Everest proportions; rank outsider.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:33 Down Royal Conditions Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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ITS ON THE LINE won this 12 months ago before going on to land two major spring prizes at Aintree and Punchestown having filled the runner-up spot at Cheltenham in March. The seven-year-old still has plenty more to offer in this discipline and sets a good standard. Angels Dawn was in the process of running well in the Kim Muir when falling two out and she is more than capable of being in the mix, while Big Interest and Priory Park head the remainder.

ANGELS DAWN was running a cracker prior to falling in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham and she's opened her account in points since, so she gets the marginal vote to beat last year's winner Its On The Line, who concedes weight to her. Big Interest is another one to note having his first go under Rules (impressive winner between the flags).

Barring a minor blip when a close second at Cheltenham, ITS ON THE LINE won all before him last season and can repeat last year's win


15:08 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Kilwaughter (12/1 +40%)
Kilwaughter

12
12/1(+40%)
(6) Kilwaughter 12/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Top of The Bill. Not one to rule out and is worth monitoring in the betting.
One of four runners here from a stable with a good record in the race; watch betting.
13
2nd (13) Theflyingking (6/5 +4%)
Theflyingking

1.2
6/5(+4%)
(13) Theflyingking 6/5, €105,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Won sole start in points (Apr 27). Has joined a top outfit and is capable of making a successful start under Rules.
Odds-on winner of a Loughanmore 4yo geldings 'point' on debut, shortlist material.
11
3rd (11) Strong Link (10/3 +44%)
Strong Link

3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(11) Strong Link 10/3, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, second of 11 in bumper at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 40 days ago, running on. Makes the most appeal of those with bumper experience.
Chased home a nice prospect on rules debut at Navan and won't need to have improved much.
12
4th (12) Takenasred (100/1 +0%)
Takenasred

100
100/1(+0%)
(12) Takenasred 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 10 in bumper at Navan (16f, heavy). Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Jamie Albert Sloan.
Stable have a strong hand to play but this one looks the weaker link of the quartet.
3
5th (3) Bold Passion (10/1 +17%)
Bold Passion

10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Bold Passion 10/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 10/1, fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers.
Bumper second/maiden hurdle fourth with a fair bit to offer, solid place credentials.
7
6th (7) Largy Spirit (25/1 +38%)
Largy Spirit

25
25/1(+38%)
(7) Largy Spirit 25/1, Milan gelding. Brother to fair 19f hurdle winner Milcree and fair staying chaser Camp Belan, and half-brother to fairly useful chaser Clonmeen. Wears tongue strap. Fifth sole start in points (Apr 27).
Satisfactory first day at the office when midfield (fifth) in a Loughanmore 'point'; noted.
14
7th (14) Boldplay (22/1 -38%)
Boldplay

22
22/1(-38%)
(14) Boldplay 22/1, €14,500 3-y-o, Malinas filly. Dam failed to complete both starts in points. Not much appeal on pedigree.
Notable newcomer from stable that has won two of the last four runnings of this race.
10
8th (10) Polepatrick (9/1 -157%)
Polepatrick

9
9/1(-157%)
(10) Polepatrick 9/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/2, second of 12 in bumper at this course (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut, pulling hard. Off 7 months.
Pulled too hard when a well-supported second on debut here in May, ticks lots of boxes.
1
9th (1) Balovale (150/1 -50%)
Balovale

150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Balovale 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft, 200/1). Off 8 months. Switches from hurdles to bumpers.
Disappointing effort in a Naas bumper on debut and two unseats over hurdles a worry.
4
10th (4) Comanche Magic (22/1 +33%)
Comanche Magic

22
22/1(+33%)
(4) Comanche Magic 22/1, Westerner gelding. Dam fair maiden hurdler (stayed 3m). Not an obvious sort on paper.
Newcomer from a capable source but will need to be doing plenty right to threaten here.
8
11th (8) Mount Mason (14/1 +13%)
Mount Mason

14
14/1(+13%)
(8) Mount Mason 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/2, second of 8 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut, clear of rest. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving J. Newman. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Handy sort for Joshua Newman and now debuts for Oliver McKiernan; could be troublesome.
9
12th (9) Peekachoo (66/1 -65%)
Peekachoo

66
66/1(-65%)
(9) Peekachoo 66/1, Let The Lion Roar gelding. Dam modest hurdler (19f winner). Wears hood. Slipped up sole start in points (Dec 8).
6s when slipping up early in a Tattersalls Farm 5yo geldings 'point'; hood now applied.
5
13th (5) Full Contact (125/1 -25%)
Full Contact

125
125/1(-25%)
(5) Full Contact 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Brought down in bumper at Naas (16.2f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 10 days ago.
50s when brought down after 6f in a bumper on debut, far from an ideal start; opposed.
2
14th (2) Bective Thunder (14/1 -75%)
Bective Thunder

14
14/1(-75%)
(2) Bective Thunder 14/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chase winner Grangeclare West and fair chaser who became unreliable Stockburn. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree.
Bective Stud-owned half-brother to Grangeclare West, any confidence would be significant.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:08 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

THEFLYINGKING, whose dam is a half-sister to Cork National winner Mattock Ranger, has a notable pedigree and appears to be well placed to make a smooth transition to racing under Rules. Winner of a point-to-point in April, the son of Jukebox Jury, who cost 105,000 euros, looks the pick of Gordon Elliott's two, although Bective Thunder also boasts an attractive pedigree and needs taking seriously. Polepatrick and Strong Link complete the shortlist.

THEFLYINGKING was an expensive store and subsequently won his only start in points, so he's the one to beat having his first go under Rules. Strong Link sets a reasonable standard based on his second at Navan, while Bective Thunder, a stablemate of the selection, is noteworthy on pedigree.

Theflyingking and Strong Link look major challengers but the newcomer OLDPLAY is taken to extend her trainer's fine record here


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