14:15 Downpatrick
Saturday 14 June 2025
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Randox Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  2m 1f 165y  |  Good  |  14 Runners  |  Turf
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Had jumping issues with falls in two races this spring, running well on both occasions. Won 10-runner over C&D 22 days ago, waited with, jumped fluently and stayed on to lead inside final 100 yards. Should go well again.
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Off 7 months prior to finishing well held in a handicap at this course last month. Entitled to sharpen up for the run but 3 consecutive weak finishes at the end of last season render him one to tread carefully with.
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Finished 3rd in a C&D handicap in March prior to winning a maiden hurdle at Bellewstown 63 days ago. Finished 3rd of 6 in a conditions hurdle at same track (7/2) 18 days ago, seeming beaten on merit. Will need to improve stepping back up in trip
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Won three bumpers in succession before winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (20f). Fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Thurles (8/1) on most recent start 175 days ago when upped in trip and seemed beaten on merit. Makes handicap debut on a fair mark now stepping back down in distance.
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Second over this course and distance 12 months ago and won a handicap hurdle at Killarney the following month before finishing 9th of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (5/1) 223 days ago, running well below form. Will need to overcome an absence but returns to a track where he's ran well before.
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Has struggled in 4 runs since surprise 150/1 maiden hurdle win at Tramore last August, including when seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (25/1) 12 days ago when led but headed after third last and dropped away. Recent form well below his winning level.
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Finished second at Naas in December before fifth in a handicap at Kilbeggan. Won a 15-runner maiden hurdle at this track (18.8f) 22 days ago, travelling well before edging ahead in the final 100 yards. Remains open to improvement back in a handicap.
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Fair maiden hurdler for Willie Mullins but has struggled in 3 starts for current connections, finished fifth of 13 in a maiden hurdle at Sligo (10/1) 32 days ago, jumping slowly and making no impression after brief headway. Tongue strap removed and has plenty to prove.
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Half sister to stable's Captain Guinness. Showed some promise in maiden hurdles before finishing 4th of 12 on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (14/1) 182 days ago, staying in touch but one-paced late on. Lightly-raced and could step forward again over this slightly longer trip.
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Lightly-raced type finished respectable ninth of 19 in a novice handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) in December caught further back than ideal in race that has thrown up some fairly useful types. Possibly needed the run when well held here in May. Definite chance if back to form here.
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Showed improved form when third of 7 at Down Royal (4/1) in April. Didn't get home when 6th of 13 in handicap at Wexford (9/1) over longer 24f trip 28 days ago, racing freely and weakening late. Will be better suited by this trip and could be in the mix.
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Showed promise when third of 8 in a maiden hurdle at Catterick in January and not given a hard time on latest hurdles run at Navan. Disappointed back on the Flat last month but now makes handicap hurdle debut in first-time cheekpieces and may yet have more to offer.
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Showed some ability when well held third in a maiden hurdle in April but finished 12th of 16 in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (66/1) 29 days ago, failing to repeat previous effort. Making handicap debut today but will need to find improvement.
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Likely campaigned with handicaps in mind, never better than midfield when finishing sixth of 15 in a maiden hurdle at this course (20/1) 22 days ago when beaten by 17¼ lengths. Could progress on handicap debut.
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Forecasts
Goodie Girl (4/1), Hills Of Glory (5/1), Chortal (5/1), Stoneyford Lady (8/1), Takt De Touques (8/1), Reinado (8/1), Red Glory (10/1), Depalma (10/1), Bursinel (14/1), Mickey Cohen (16/1), Dontgowithjoe (16/1), Son Of Hypnos (20/1), Mountain Port (25/1), Maroto (25/1)
DE PALMA was far from disgraced in a stronger race than this at Leopardstown on penultimate start and he may yet be capable of better having likely needed the run on reappearance last month. Takt De Touques has a fine record in bumper/hurdle starts to date and could have more to offer now handicapping, while last time out winner Hills of Glory remains open to progress back in a handicap.
Prize Money
1st: €6,899.002nd: €2,300.003rd: €1,150.004th: €575.005th: €345.006th: €230.00
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