Downpatrick Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-20

There were 296 Races on across 35 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr first race 14:03, 8 races at Ballarat first race 04:30, 9 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 8 races at Canberra first race 03:45, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 8 races at Cavaillon first race 10:43, 7 races at Charles Town first race 01:25, 11 races at Churchill Downs first race 01:23, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 7 races at Downpatrick first race 14:15, 8 races at Dundalk first race 16:50, 8 races at Eagle Farm first race 03:32, 8 races at Fairview first race 11:45, 9 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 9 races at Kempton first race 16:00, 9 races at Las Piedras first race 17:40, 10 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Los Alamitos first race 21:00, 3 races at Meadowlands first race 00:00, 7 races at Mysore first race 09:30, 12 races at Nagoya first race 06:40, 8 races at Newbury first race 13:25, 8 races at Newcastle (Aus) first race 04:00 Newcastle, 7 races at Newton Abbot first race 14:10, 9 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 21:00, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 9 races at Saint-Cloud first race 12:05, 14 races at San Isidro first race 17:30, 11 races at Sonoda first race 06:20, 9 races at Taif first race 14:10, 8 races at Toulouse first race 15:17, 12 races at Urawa first race 05:30, 7 races at Verden first race 14:30, 8 races at Vincennes first race 17:23, 9 races at Woodbine first race 01:18, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 14:15 Downpatrick Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle IRE 2m 1f 165y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Bringsty	6	Simon Torrens	Noel C Kelly	Four-time winner on Flat; three hurdle runs this season, two of them over 2m3f at this venue, provide no encouragement; unplaced on Flat at Down Royal 12 days ago.
(2) El Bello	5	Sean Flanagan	Leanne Breen	Earned his fifth AW win in a Dundalk handicap in April; claimed by Leanne Breen when second at Tipperary in May, well held in Galway handicap off 74; always at the back and made a few mistakes on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan.
(7) Danorm	6	Shane Fitzgerald	John Patrick Ryan	Showed nothing in two points and a bumper; tailed off on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan last month.
(4) The Mpex Kid	8	P J O'Hanlon	Ciaran Murphy	Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.
(11) Wishes And Dreams	4	E Walsh	Ciaran Murphy	Placed three times on AW at Dundalk; tailed off on hurdling debut at Down Royal in April.
(9) Hijo De La Luna	4	Cian Walsh	Stephen McConville	14-race maiden on the Flat, placed only once; ordinary form over 1m2f on last two starts.
(5) International Lady	6	Paddy Cleary	Kevin Michael Smith	Limited ability as a Flat handicapper (2-32); refused to race (not the first time) at Bellewstown in July; plenty of improvement needed from last month's hurdling debut at Kilbeggan.
(6) Comeonarchie	7	Patrick M O'Brien	F G Hand	Ordinary bumper form; needs to jump more tidily than on his first attempt at Bellewstown.
(10) Tell Nobody Nothin	4	Sam Ewing	Noel Meade	Home-bred out of yard's good servant Bonny Kate, a bumper and useful hurdle/chase winner, and sister to the talented Mala Beach; fair debut when third at Bellewstown in April; plenty of room for improvement in his jumping.
(8) Newtown Rambler	5	Rachael Blackmore	Henry De Bromhead	Second at Ballysteen in April on the first of two starts in points for Mark Scallan; perhaps went off too fast when favourite at Loughrea the following month and was pulled up; noteworthy as a half-brother to Grand National winner and Gold Cup third Corach Rambler; Henry de Bromhead fits with hood and tongue-tie.
(3) Omniscient	5	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Won a twice on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and has made the frame on all four starts over hurdles; weak finishing effort at Punchestown in June provides cause for concern, but looks the clear pick of these runners based on his Naas third in April and Punchestown second in May.

If forgiven a weak finishing effort when fourth at Punchestown in June, OMNISCIENT has good overall credentials for a race of this standard. The ones most likely to trouble him are Corach Rambler's half-brother Newtown Rambler and the once-raced Tell Me Nothing who also has a good staying pedigree. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 2: 14:45 Downpatrick MB McGrady & Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle IRE 2m 1f 165y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(11) Thunder Rose	5	Jake Coen	Peter Fahey	20-1 when in rear at Cork in her first handicap; 50-1, no significant improvement over C&D last month in first-time cheekpieces.
(4) Darkened	8	Sam Ewing	Noel C Kelly	Heavily-raced gelding has won six of his 81 starts; 3-23 over hurdles but rarely at his best since two seasons ago when his form featured a Galway festival win; Dundalk winner in March; hurdle runs have been ordinary.
(2) Gladiatorial	9	Mr D McGill	Noel C Kelly	Two hurdle wins, including over 2m6f at this venue in 2021; long losing sequence since Cartmel win the same year; twice second here last year, including in this race off the same mark as now; yet to find his best form this year.
(1) Point Gellibrand	5	Michael O'Sullivan	Gerard O'Leary	Useful on the Flat at best, 1m2f winner on good; respectable efforts in maiden hurdles here in April/May; hard to fancy on subsequent form; very poor run in first-time blinkers at Cartmel on latest, heavy ground may have been an issue.
(8) Only One Plan	7	Tiernan Power Roche	P J Rothwell	1-22 over hurdles; bumped into the well-handicapped Petrol Head here in June; another sound effort when third at Ballinrobe; jumped poorly at Cork last time and down the field at Galway last time in company with The Vegas Raider.
(10) Pepperpots	6	Mr B J Walsh	Barry John Walsh	100-1 course bumper winner in May on good ground; balance of form is unconvincing; first handicap now after remote sixth in maiden at Kilbeggan early in the month.
(6) The Vegas Raider	6	Darragh O'Keeffe	K A Heffernan	Three-time Flat winner; opened his hurdles account on the 12th attempt at Ballinrobe last month having previously finished second to Steps In The Sand over C&D; down the field at Galway 11 days ago.
(3) Steps In The Sand	5	E Walsh	Cian Collins	Won consecutive races over 2m4f at Sligo and C&D in July; appeared not to stay 2m6f here last month; has since run creditably to finish third in a 16-runner Flat handicap at Tipperary.
(9) Kilbride Hill	6	Danny Mullins	John Patrick Ryan	Made all to win at Sligo on handicap debut, despite making a couple of errors; indifferent round of jumping when fifth off his revised mark at the same venue a month ago.
(7) Bayou Belle	5	Peter Smithers	Jarlath P Fahey	0-17 on Flat, 0-12 over hurdles but has to be taken seriously following three successive seconds, all at Wexford; no disgrace in her failure to cope with the odds-on Chutzpal three weeks ago; winner was completing a mixed hat-trick.
(5) Mary	5	Charlie Todd	Ian Williams	Seemed to appreciate quick ground when making all for Stratford win last month, profiting from a reduced mark; hard to be sure how she will measure up here but potentially interesting; stable had a winner at Laytown on Monday,

This looks quite open. STEPS IN THE SAND, a C&D winner who ran well on the Flat at Tipperary last time, is arguably the most appealing. Likely dangers include the Ian Williams-trained Stratford winner Mary and Bayou Belle who has three Wexford seconds to her name, the most recent behind a well-handicapped rival. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 3: 15:20 Downpatrick Caleb & Ezra Starkey Handicap Hurdle IRE 2m 1f 165y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(12) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe	5	James O'Sullivan	P J Rothwell	0-5 over hurdles; showed very little in maidens and unseated early on her handicap debut at Wexford; beaten 27l in a mares' handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan two weeks ago and it is hard to make a case for her on the back of that run.
(1) Dark Voyager	7	Kevin Sexton	Aidan Melia	1-16 over hurdles but that win came all the way back in 2021 when trained by Willie Mullins; didn't show much in ten starts for Anthony McCann and can only be watched on first run for new yard after pulling up at Wexford last time out.
(13) Ben Vrackie	9	Danny Mullins	Mrs C O'Leary	Flat winner for John Gosden; showed very little over hurdles for John Gleeson; not disgraced on debut for current yard at Wexford in July or at Cork in August but he didn't jump well when last on latest back at Wexford; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie; others preferred.
(2) Single Edition	6	Sean Flanagan	Nigel Thomas Slevin	Best effort over hurdles came at this track in October 2022 but hasn't shown much since; well-treated if return to this venue sparks a revival but was beaten 33l in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time; hard to fancy in first time hood and tongue tie.
(9) Moneynabane	6	Keith Donoghue	Ian Patrick Donoghue	Course winner on soft ground in October last year off 90 over 21.5f and 2lb lower now; best run since when beaten 6.25l over this C&D in August but no impact in two runs since; visor now tried instead of cheekpieces and hard to know what to expect.
(10) Head For Home	4	Phillip Enright	Oliver McKiernan	Beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles, including over C&D on latest; however, he's in good hands and he looks a potential improver now switching to handicaps off a mark of 88; worth a market check.
(5) King In Love	4	Sean O'Keeffe	Sean Aherne	0-4 over hurdles but it is still early days for him; definite signs of potential when midfield in maiden hurdles at Bellewstown and Cork; may have needed the run when keen on handicap debut at Wexford three weeks ago and he's a potential improver; could go well at a price.
(6) The Empty Kettel	6	J J Slevin	Garrett James Power	Ran a nice race when a 6l fourth off 92 at Wexford on his penultimate start, his best effort to date in handicap hurdles; didn't back that up at the same track on latest and cheekpieces are now reached for; chance if reproducing his Wexford fourth.
(7) Portarlington	5	John Shinnick	David Kenneth Budds	Dual-purpose maiden; 0-10 over hurdles and well-beaten on his last two starts in this sphere; however, ran a decent race over 2m1f at Wexford (good) in July when beaten 6.5l off 92 and if he reproduces that off 3lb lower, he could reach the frame; not discounted.
(8) Princess Preskina	5	Rachael Blackmore	Henry De Bromhead	First sign of ability when a 17l seventh in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in July; makes handicap debut in a weak race and is a potential improver for her leading yard but her pedigree suggests she might need further than this; declared to run at Tramore on Wednesday.
(14) Special Protector	6	Hugh Morgan	Eoin Doyle	Dual-purpose maiden; 0-9 over hurdles; not a bad effort at Tramore on penultimate start (16.5f, good) but failed to back it up at Wexford last time out; difficult to make a case for her; blinkers go back on.
(11) Init Together	6	Liam McKenna	Seamus Fahey	Dual purpose sort has been in good form since returning from a break in June; ran well on last Flat start at Gowran and was then beaten 5l into second off 84 over this C&D on his last run over hurdles just over three weeks ago; a leading contender on the back of that off 1lb higher.
(3) Sandyman	8	Alex Harvey	John C McConnell	Three-time Flat winner is 0-5 over timber but he has run well on his last two starts here; beaten just 2.25l off 92 in August of last year (17.5f, good to yielding); may have needed the run when beaten here on latest (late mistake costly); tongue tie worn that day is discarded; should go well.
(15) Finn Russell	4	Charlie Todd	Ian Williams	English raider; in good form on the Flat and ran well in a handicap hurdle in Jersey last month; that form is hard to assess but at least he is in decent fettle and his yard had a well-backed winner at Laytown earlier this week; dangerous to dismiss.
(4) Portnacoo	6	Darragh O'Keeffe	H Smyth	Unlike most of his rivals, he comes into this race on the back of a good run; won a 2m6f good ground handicap hurdle here last month by 17l off 84, his first win over hurdles; up 9lb for that and down in trip, which may not be ideal, but he's in form and has to be considered.

Not many of these come into this race in any sort of form. Portnacoo does, but he's up 9lb for his win and drops markedly in trip. Finn Russell has been running well on the Flat but his hurdling form is hard to assess. Init Together shaped well over C&D last time and should go well again but preference is for SANDYMAN. He ran a nice race here in August 2023, he should strip fitter for his comeback last month and his jockey takes off a valuable 5lb. Princess Preskina and Head For Home could improve now tackling handicaps and are worth a market check. [Dave Stephens]

Race 4: 15:55 Downpatrick Watch Racing TV With Free Trial Now Rated Novice Hurdle IRE 2m 5f 110y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) Love Like This	6	Danny Mullins	John Patrick Ryan	Second in a pair of Sligo maiden hurdles last month, both races won by well-fancied horses from a top stable; jumping was ragged when a disappointing fourth at Kilbeggan; unplaced on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last week.
(2) Rowdy Romeo	7	J J Slevin	Mrs Caroline McCaldin	Decent placed form in maidens before handicap hurdle success on heavy ground at Thurles in March; lacks a recent run and has shown best form in testing conditions.
(5) That's About Right	6	Conor Owens	P J Rothwell	Likes good ground; backed up win C&D in May when scoring readily at Wexford last month; failed to cope with an aggregate 15lb rise when down the field on hat-trick bid at Bellewstown; little impact in a novice handicap at Kilbeggan.
(1) Cloonainra	5	Alex Harvey	John C McConnell	Won a Ballycrystal maiden point in April on heavy ground and sold for 27,000euros at Goresbridge; wide-margin maiden hurdle winner at Sligo last month; first time on good ground now; trainer also represented by the much more experienced Dinoland
(3) Dinoland	6	Ben Harvey	John C McConnell	Somewhat inconsistent overall profile in 2024; however, made it two wins from his last three runs with a fine Down Royal handicap win over 3m, bouncing back from a dismal run at Roscommon.
(4) Boston Jury	4	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Improved from debut when creditable fourth in a 2m6f Tramore maiden hurdle, beaten by three older rivals; beat a well-fancied rival over 2m4f at Down Royal three weeks ago; further progress is on the cards

The four-year-old BOSTON JURY is potentially the most progressive of these and may add to his recent Down Royal maiden win. John McConnell saddles two last-time-out winners, with Dinoland more likely than Cloonainra on the prevailing good ground.

Race 5: 16:30 Downpatrick Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase IRE 2m 1f 165y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) What's Lariat Now	6	Ben Harvey	Francis Casey	Not much promise over hurdles and well-beaten off 91 and 89 in last two starts in that sphere, including here over 2m6f; can only be watched on chasing debut.
(9) Halla Paroiste	4	Jordan Gainford	Cian Collins	Has shown signs of ability in a couple of good ground maiden hurdles without troubling the judge; hampered when well-beaten on handicap hurdling bow in July; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding and is probably best watched on chase debut.
(8) My Policy	5	Patrick M O'Brien	Patrick Rooney	0-8 over hurdles; chasing debutante has run some of her best races over timber here; was a remote second off 95 on her last outing at this track (2m6f, good); her grand-dam is related to a trio of decent chasers and she could outrun her likely odds on ground she will enjoy.
(10) Someone's Wish	4	Jack Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Dual AW winner on the Flat is 0-9 over hurdles (rated 98); shaped well on last start at Navan on the Flat; beaten 15l in a Tramore maiden hurdle in August; ran well here at this trip over hurdles in June and is with a top yard so can't be discounted.
(2) Eco Pete	7	Tiernan Power Roche	P J Rothwell	One of two runners for yard; bumper winner; best effort over hurdles came in a 2m3f maiden here in April when beaten 2l by a useful sort; drops in trip for chasing debut after two modest efforts in maiden hurdles over 2m6f; bred for this game and isn't discounted.
(5) Warm In Gorey	6	Simon Torrens	P J Rothwell	Second of two runners for yard; course winner over hurdles is 0-9 over fences (rated 101); however, has run some good races in defeat in chases and his saddle slipped when in with a chance in a beginners' at this venue over 19.5f back in May; his experience could be key and he holds leading claims.
(3) Sea Road Fill	7	P J O'Hanlon	Darren Collins	0-13 under Rules and is 0-3 over fences (rated 107) but has shown enough to suggest he can win a race; however, his best form has come on softer ground than he is likely to get here and he needs to jump better than he has done on his last two chase starts to win this.
(4) Tuckmill	8	Jake Coen	Peter Fahey	Three-time winner over hurdles; won last time out at Wexford off 94 (16.5f, good); in good heart and he's related to a chase winner so he cannot be discounted on his first start in this sphere.
(7) Bobbi Gin Tree	5	Darragh O'Keeffe	Henry De Bromhead	One of two runners for yard; has shown ability over timber and was second in a Sligo maiden hurdle in July; was still in with a chance when falling in a handicap hurdle at Wexford on latest; is related to a couple of chase winners and is in good hands; leading claims if her jumping holds up.
(11) Katakana	4	Rachael Blackmore	Henry De Bromhead	Second runner for yard and the choice of Rachael Blackmore; two-time bumper winner is 0-4 over timber but has shaped with promise on her last two starts; this step up in trip could suit her well and she's a full-sister to a French chase winner; very interesting chasing debutante who gets weight from all her rivals.
(1) Due Course	6	Keith Donoghue	Gavin Cromwell	Point-to-point winner makes chasing debut after a handicap hurdle win off 90 on his third start for Gavin Cromwell at Bellewstown three weeks ago; will like the ground and he makes the shortlist.

An open looking contest. The two Philip Rothwell runners are interesting, especially WARM IN GOREY. He has a course win over hurdles, he has had plenty of runs over fences and he could well make that experience count. Sea Road Fill is the top rated but his jumping needs to improve and last time out hurdle winners Tuckmill and Due Course may be bigger threats. Katakana gets all the weight allowances and she could be a major danger to all if she takes to this game. My Policy could go well at bigger odds. [Dave Stephens]

Race 6: 17:00 Downpatrick Get Ready For Autumn Handicap Chase IRE 2m 7f 110y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(7) Riggs	9	Darragh O'Keeffe	P Cluskey	0-6 over fences; classy on his day over hurdles but recent form figures more alphabetical than numerical; has pulled up in four of his last five starts; beaten 18.5l in a Tramore beginners' chase when last completed in mid-August on penultimate outing; hard to fancy in current form.
(9) Mullaghmore Wave	9	Alex Harvey	John C McConnell	0-2 in chases but has won here over hurdles; not a bad effort when fifth over C&D on penultimate start (still beaten 22l) then pulled up at Kilbeggan on latest; would have a chance on a going day but is too hard to predict at the moment.
(10) Singing Banjo	14	Mr B J Walsh	Barry John Walsh	14yo veteran best known for his exploits over the banks at Punchestown; won a nice pot there in May over 4m1f; stayed on well for fifth over 3m1f at Kilbeggan in a handicap chase last month; will strip fitter for that and can't be written off, but he remains 7lb above his last winning mark; place claims.
(5) Room To Roam	10	Ben Harvey	John C McConnell	Handicap chase winner at Sligo (2m5f soft) off 102 last September; has won on good so ground not a concern and has run well over this trip in the past; however, he remains 3lb above his last winning mark and he might just need more help from the handicapper.
(6) Eagle Terrace	6	Mr D McGill	Noel C Kelly	Two-time winner over fences with both those wins coming on much softer ground than he'll encounter here; should be nearing peak fitness after two runs this summer and he wears blinkers over fences for the first time; remains 6lb above his last winning mark; rain would enhance his chance.
(1) Winding River	7	Phillip Enright	Oliver McKiernan	Two-time course winner over hurdles; posted solid efforts at Tipperary (19.5f) and on handicap chase debut at Kilbeggan (2m4f) in July and August; was 3-1 when disappointing over 2m2f here three weeks ago; blinkers now go on but this trip is a worry; others preferred.
(3) Tullyveery Lad	8	Donagh Meyler	R P Cody	Won over this C&D in a beginners' chase in June; landed a handicap hurdle at Tramore in mid-August off 101; unseated when 5-4 favourite for a handicap chase back there two days later and got rid of Donagh Meyler just after the start last time at Ballinrobe; chance if putting in a clear round.
(8) Woodie Wango	6	Tiernan Power Roche	Rosemary Connors	0-8 under Rules but has shaped with promise in a tongue tie the last twice (retained); solid chasing debut in a Ballinrobe handicap a week ago, fourth of 15 beaten 8.5l off 94; trip and ground look ideal and he is an interesting runner off the same mark as last time.
(4) Reddys Island	7	Sam Ewing	Gordon Elliott	Won a handicap chase in November of last year at Thurles off 97 (2m6f, yielding); second off 90 over this C&D in October 2022 but that was on soft ground; found to be clinically abnormal after pulling up on return from a break at Galway; best form is on yielding-soft; others preferred unless it rains.
(2) Hand Over Fist	7	Rachael Blackmore	Henry De Bromhead	Beat an in-form rival to gain first chase win at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) last month off 99; up 8lb but he probably won with a bit in hand in the first-time cheekpieces which are retained; should be thereabouts again.

A tricky puzzle. Hand Over Fist won well the last day at Kilbeggan and he should be competitive again off 8lb higher. Reddys Island probably wants softer ground than this and the same applies to Eagle Terrace. It might be worth siding with WOODIE WANGO. Trip and ground look perfect for him, he shaped with definite promise off this mark on his handicap chase debut at Ballinrobe and he could give Waterford based trainer Rosemary Connors her first win. At bigger odds, Singing Banjo could stay on late for a place. [Dave Stephens]

Race 7: 17:35 Downpatrick September Flat Race IRE 2m 1f 165y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(7) Lea Lass	5	Mr R M McParland	P G Fahey	Dropped away from half a mile out on debut at Tramore five weeks ago; unlikely to feature.
(5) Matter Of Opinion	4	Ms L A Byrne	William Harvey	Ran twice in points; tailed off in a Galway maiden hurdle; left that form far behind when fair third with a tongue-tie on stable stable debut in a recent Kilbeggan bumper.
(1) Monroes Hollow	6	Mr D G Lavery	Peter Fahey	Galway festival debut was encouraging, beaten around 9l in fifth behind shock winner Brave Crogha; failed to go forward from that at Bellewstown, when he failed to settle well and faded tamely after meeting some interference.
(9) Shining Silver	6	Mr H C Swan	John Patrick Ryan	Beaten an average of 15l in her three outings; best effort was when 13l fifth of 15 in a bumper at Kilbeggan on her debut; struggled in a Galway festival bumper and made little impact in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe.
(4) Low Expectations	4	Mr J W Hendrick	Paul Nolan	Eighth foal; half-brother to a minor hurdle winner; hooded for debut; in good hands but probably best watched.
(2) People Pleaser	5	Mr J L Scallan	Sean Thomas Doyle	Made a satisfactory debut in fifth at Kilbeggan last month; longer trip and the experience of the run should help to bring about some improvement.
(8) Mrs Mc Go	6	Mr J Kidd	John C McConnell	Third in a point-to-point; placed in two of her five bumper starts, including over C&D in May; best display when runner-up at Cork early last month; Kilbeggan run over 2m4f a fortnight ago looked too bad to be true, not just attributable to a lack of stamina.
(6) San Franco	4	Mr D McGill	Dermot A McLoughlin	Half-brother to dual bumper winner and very useful 144-rated hurdler Santa Rossa; encouraging Ballinrobe bumper debut third in May; failed to build on that at Cork; was set to finish second when falling at the last in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon; could go well if none the worse.
(3) Lord Ffrench	4	Mr D Doyle	S Curling	Promise when third on debut at Cork, with today's rival Diamond Tipp (twice runner-up since) 8l away in fifth; suffered interference over two furlongs out when again shaping well at Roscommon; leading chance.
(10) Diamond Tipp	4	Mr Finn Buckley	John C McConnell	Has 8l to find with third-placed Lord Ffrench on debut running at Cork; holds a strong chance on subsequent form. stayed on for second after failing to get a clear run in a mares' bumper at Tramore; favourite when beaten by a gambled-on winner at Bellewstown.
(11) Dippedinmoonlight	4	Mr J L Gleeson	Emmet Mullins	Decent Flat pedigree; runaway winner of a four-finisher Inchydoney mares' maiden point in May; sold for 130,000euros at Tattersalls Ireland three days later; favourite for a winners' bumper at Down Royal three weeks ago; ran in snatches and failed to get to grips with main market rival Mozzies Sister whose Punchestown Grade 3 second gives the form a solid appearance.

Runner-up to a good yardstick in a Down Royal winners' event, wide-margin point winner DIPPEDINMOONLIGHT will be hard to beat. Lord Ffrench has a clear edge over Diamond Tipp on running at Cork but John McConnell's filly has finished second twice in the interim, and there may not be much between the pair now. [Alan Sweetman]