17:28 Downpatrick

Monday 25 August 2025

All13:5814:3315:0815:4316:1816:5317:28

Drop, Lock & Leave Handicap Chase

Off time: 17:28 | Winning time: 4m 21.00s

Macinamillion^p1³³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 116

13/2

Pulled up in handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June, but shaped better when third of 9 in maiden chase at Wexford (16/1) 33 days ago, making progress after 4 out but not unduly punished as front pair pulled clear. Wears first-time cheekpieces and holds leading claims.

Form: 70F-4P3

Presenting Lad^t³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Eoin Staples⁽⁷⁾| T: M M McNiff| OR: 115

15/2

Has struggled for form since last autumn and finished eighth of 9 in handicap chase at Killarney over 17f (12/1) 38 days ago, continuing to run below form. Drop in class could spark improvement given past ability.

Form: 78-5588

Willywampus^p⁸⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Ricky Doyle| T: Eamon Courtney| OR: 112| D

18/1

Form has been patchy, unseated rider at Tramore (13/2) 87 days ago when forcing pace before rare jumping lapse 5 out. Cheekpieces back on, needs to bounce back.

Form: 9/4974-U

Lakefield Flyer^h,t³³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Paddy Hanlon⁽⁷⁾| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 110| C

11/2

Has won twice in 15 starts, both victories coming at this course. Ran below par when 7th of 8 in handicap chase at Wexford (6/1) 33 days ago, weakening after being headed 4 out. Should be suited by return to Downpatrick.

Form: 2F/92-17

Metamorpheus²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Danny Mullins| T: R O'Brien| OR: 110

7/2

Finished 11th of 15 in a handicap hurdle at Galway (4/1) 23 days ago after taking strong hold and makes chase debut. Without a win in 22 races.

Form: 5809-50

Wajaaha^p¹⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Gary Noonan⁽⁵⁾| T: P J McKenna| OR: 106| D

10/1

Second in chase handicap at this course in July but last of 4 when out of his depth in conditions chase at Tramore (12/1) 10 days ago. Has not won for 39 races but return to handicapping might spark return to form.

Form: 0-P72P4

Portarlington^t,v1²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: Ian Donoghue| OR: 104| C

5/1

Won a handicap hurdle here in July, but unable to dominate and finished 16th of 20 in a handicap hurdle at Galway (28/1) 26 days ago. Interesting back over fences with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

Form: 18-6510

Look Dont Touch^t,v⁴¹

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: Ivan Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: Conor Maxwell| OR: 103

14/1

Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (11/1) 41 days ago, making little impression. Yet to win in 36 career starts and easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 684-746

Woodstream Lad^p¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: D Robinson| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 102| BF| C

9/2

Won handicap hurdle here in July, followed by a couple of chase runs. The latest, third of 6 in handicap chase at Wexford (6/4) 19 days ago, failing to build on promise of the previous run. Cheekpieces replace blinkers and could be competitive back at Downpatrick. Interesting contender.

Form: 080133

Forecasts

Metamorpheus (7/2), Woodstream Lad (9/2), Portarlington (5/1), Lakefield Flyer (11/2), Macinamillion (13/2), Presenting Lad (15/2), Wajaaha (10/1), Look Dont Touch (14/1), Willywampus (18/1)

MACINAMILLION shaped with promise when third at Wexford last time and first-time cheekpieces could sharpen him up further. Woodstream Lad won a handicap hurdle here in July and should appreciate returning to Downpatrick. Portarlington also has winning form at this venue and the first-time visor may help him bounce back.