14:47 Downpatrick

Friday 18 September 2026

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MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1)

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 1f 165y  |   Good  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:50  |   Winning time: 4m 18.40s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Tropical Twist40
Age: 5|  Weight: 12-0| J: Paddy Cleary(7)| T: G Elliott| OR:  100| BF
11/1
Showed much improved form when winning 14-runner 17f handicap at Wexford last month, suited by the strong pace. Presumably found the race coming too soon when not in the same form at this track just 2 days later and no surprise to see her get back on track now.
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2
Horse silk
Two Can Planb,t46
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: Philip Donovan| T: A Slattery| OR:  94
28/1
Limited impact in maidens and hasn't gone with any encouragement in a pair of handicaps either side of a 3-month break.
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3
Horse silk
Mercurial Sea35
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-7| J: Carl Millar(5)| T: N Slevin| OR:  93
11/4
Maiden hurdler with an inconsistent profile but ran well when second in mares handicap and mares maiden over C&D earlier this season. Didn't take to chasing at Tramore last time, though, and more needed if she's to go close quickly reverting to hurdling.
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4
Horse silk
Whispering Hopes159
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: Mr E P Powell(7)| T: L Lennon| OR:  93
18/1
Long-standing maiden but took a step back in the right direction when 14½ lengths third of 15 to Miss Doyenne in mares maiden at Down Royal last time. Has been given a chance by the handicapper.
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5
Horse silk
Pahlavib,t18
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Sexton(7)| T: J J Hanlon| OR:  92| CD
11/2
C&D winner. Hasn't fired this season, including at this track last time, but has fallen in the weights as a result and now finds himself 8 lb below his last winning mark. Blinkers replace cheekpieces but needs to show something like last season's form if he's to capitalise on it.
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6
Horse silk
Might Be The Onet1151
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-2| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: A McNamara| OR:  88| BF
6/1
Good efforts when placed on 4 of last 5 starts, including when runner-up last twice, beaten 12 lengths by runaway winner Lady Bluebird in mares handicap at Tramore on latest. Step back down in trip unlikely to inconvenience her and must be considered. Wears first-time tongue strap.
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7
Horse silk
Paymelaterp140
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-1| J: Ricky Doyle| T: S Millar| OR:  87
16/1
Placed only once in an extended stint in bumpers and no impact in 3 maiden hurdles this summer. Should have more chance in handicaps but needs to step up markedly to feature here. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
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8
Horse silk
Glendaars Crystal43
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-8| J: P J O'Hanlon| T: D A McLoughlin| OR:  80
33/1
Well held on all 4 starts in maiden hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
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9
Horse silk
Nelliestar18
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-5| J: Alan O'Sullivan(5)| T: T P McGettigan| OR:  77
80/1
No form on Flat and has made no impact in a trio of maiden hurdles.
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11
Horse silk
Lucky This Timep1,t1397
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-3| J: Simon Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  75
40/1
Well beaten in a handful of starts over hurdles in 2025. Fitted with headgear on return from over a year off.
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12
Horse silk
Doyen Og33
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Daniel King| T: A Sexton| OR:  72
6/1
Maiden who showed some ability remains when beaten less than 8 lengths at Wexford in July. Not quite in same form on both outings since, though.
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13
Horse silk
John Dixenb118
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-0| J: Shane O'Callaghan(3)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  73
3/1
Best effort over hurdles when 9¾ lengths third of 11 to Ripsnorter in handicap at Downpatrick last month. Blinkers now replace cheekpieces and capable of being involved if taking another step forward.
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Non-Runners

10
Horse silk
Greenroad Girl18
Weight: 10-3|  Age: 4
T: R K Watson  J: Mike O'Connor
NR

Forecasts

Mercurial Sea (11/4), John Dixen (3/1), Pahlavi (11/2), Might Be The One (6/1), Doyen Og (6/1), Tropical Twist (11/1), Paymelater (16/1), Whispering Hopes (18/1), Two Can Plan (28/1), Glendaars Crystal (33/1), Lucky This Time (40/1), Greenroad Girl (50/1), Nelliestar (80/1)

Verdict

MIGHT BE THE ONE has been knocking on the door of late and is worth chancing in first-time tongue tie. Tropical Twist is best judged on her Wexford win last month and rates the main danger, while John Dixen took a step forward last time and is also respected.

Previous Winners

2025
Tir Og
Weight: 11-5  |Age: 4
4/1

Prize Money

1st: €6,000.002nd: €2,000.003rd: €999.004th: €500.005th: €300.006th: €200.00

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