13:30 Down Royal

Friday 30 October 2026

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Eventsec Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Off time: 13:33 | Winning time: 5m 53.10s

Sights Unseen^p²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Alix Balfe⁽⁷⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 99

25/1

Hit-and-miss handicap hurdler who ended last season out of sorts for Gavin Cromwell. Shaped with a little promise when 8¾ lengths fourth on stable debut/reappearance (had also gone well fresh previously) at Fairyhouse. Far from certain to back that up, though.

Form: 29500-4

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Good World^p²⁶

Age: 11| Weight: 11-13| J: Alan O'Sullivan⁽⁵⁾| T: E Griffin| OR: 98| D

50/1

Veteran who won in similar company at Fairyhouse last November. Hard to be confident he can replicate that following a poor run at Killarney earlier this month, even with good-value claimer aboard for first time.

Form: 1P-047P

Mister Vic^p1,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: Conor Clarke⁽⁷⁾| T: Barry J Fitzgerald| OR: 98

18/1

Decisive winner at Ballinrobe for Noel Kelly last summer. Showed promise when 3¼ lengths third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (2¾m) on stable debut last time. Return to 3m/first-time cheekpieces both look positives, too.

Form: 18-0003

Spill A Drop^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: R K Watson| OR: 95| D

33/1

Point winner (dead-heated) who has shown ability in a couple of Downpatrick maidens, finishing 6¾ lengths third of 6 there last time (runner-up ran well since). Could be thereabouts if improving for the step up in trip/switch to handicap.

Form: 4P6U03

Drumconnor Hill^p1²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Jordan Gainford| T: C Collins| OR: 93

28/1

Low-mileage 5-y-o who has quickly become disappointing after a relatively promising start. Certainly looks worth a go in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 8470P0

Juke Box Rock³⁸⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 93

11/1

Jukebox Jury gelding out of a useful dam. Knocking on the door over hurdles prior to advancing his form with chasing debut success at Tramore (2½m) last October. Hurdle mark now looks potentially lenient if returning in similar heart, and he's unexposed over this longer trip.

Form: 784/321-

Dark Lieutenant⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Danny Mullins| T: P A Fahy| OR: 92

4/1

Lightly-raced maiden who has shaped well since the switch to handicaps. Arguably an unlucky loser when runner-up in big-field handicap at Clonmel (17f) 8 days ago. Step back up in trip looks sure to suit and may well open his account with Danny Mullins back aboard.

Form: 6008U-2

Heroes Of Renown^p⁸

Age: 12| Weight: 11-6| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 91| D

50/1

Veteran who hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons. Beaten much further than on his comeback/stable debut when down the field in a 15-runner handicap chase at Clonmel last time.

Form: 6P2-330

Sneddy Eddie^p³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 90

8/1

Fair winning handicapper (1m) on the Flat. Improved for the longer trip when off the mark in smooth style over hurdles at Downpatrick (2¾m). Seemingly stretched by longer trip when fifth over C&D latest hurdle start (best forgiven subsequent Flat run). Respected but still has stamina to prove.

Form: 055415

Lord De Choisel^t¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Sean Flanagan| T: E Doyle| OR: 88

18/1

Low-mileage 5-y-o. Shaped better than on handicap debut without fully convincing with his jumping when beaten 16½ lengths at Limerick (21f) last time. Worth a go over this longer trip, with Sean Flanagan taking over from 7-lb claimer.

Form: 857-86

The Ducks Walk²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Richard Condon⁽⁵⁾| T: N Dooly| OR: 88| D

17/2

Winning pointer who settled better when showing improved form to get off the mark at Gowran (2½m, good to soft) last time. Still lightly raced for his age and there could be more come if he proves as tractable on first start over 3m.

Form: 0-74601

Scathach^p1³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Shane O'Callaghan⁽³⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 87

10/1

Well-related 6-y-o. Best effort to date when 6¾ lengths sixth of 17 in a steadily-run handicap at Listowel (2¾m). That form is hardly robust, however, stepping up to 3m in first-time cheekpieces could eke out a bit more.

Form: F-83606

Annie Button^p³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Danny Gilligan| T: P Flood| OR: 86| D

15/2

Resumed progress in first-time cheekpieces when winning 3m handicap at Cork in May. Back on song when 3 lengths fourth at Listowel (2¾m) on return, looking unlucky not to finish closer from a less-than-ideal position. Interesting back over 3m with headgear refitted.

Form: P26-104

True Harmony^p1²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: J J Slevin| T: S Neville| OR: 82| BF| D

13/2

Winning pointer whose best effort over hurdles came when runner-up in 3m Wexford handicap in May. Has made a positive start over fences, despite not going with much fluency. Capable if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect back over hurdles.

Form: 926654

Tara Boe^h²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: James Smith⁽³⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 81

33/1

Maiden who hasn't stood much racing (off 22 months prior to this season). At least finished closer than previously when beaten 11¼ lengths at Downpatrick (2¾m) last time. Bred to stay this longer trip.

Form: 9P/8008

Head For Home^b1²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Phillip Enright| T: O McKiernan| OR: 80

11/2

Inconsistent maiden who can carry his head awkwardly. Recorded his third in-frame handicap finish when 4¼-length third at Fairyhouse (3m, good) last time. Addition of more severe headgear no harm for one with his profile.

Form: 25P-483

Le Grand Vert^p,t³⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: Erin Dunseath⁽⁷⁾| T: N C Kelly| OR: 80| D

28/1

Nearly bagged a third chase win of the year at Cartmel in June. Seemingly in a lull over hurdles/fences more recently and hard to be confident of a revival here.

Form: 2P684P

Katie's Casper^p,t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Patrick M O'Brien⁽⁵⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 77

25/1

Standout effort when runner-up at Kilbeggan (3m) in June. Hinted at a revival at Galway (2¾m) last month and has been dropped further 2 lb on the back of her subsequent below-par effort at Downpatrick (2¾m).

Form: 525099

Lost Features²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Philip Donovan| T: D Collins| OR: 73

33/1

Maiden who's shown some form in 2 of her last 3 handicap starts, for all she was flattered to be placed when 12 lengths third at Tramore (2½m) last time. Needs to find a fair chunk of improvement on first crack over 3m.

Form: 98P503

Whatyouwant¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Aidan Kelly| T: Gerard Kyne| OR: 73

22/1

Has popped up with a handicap win in the previous 2 calendar years (off 4 higher mark last autumn). Has blown more cold than hot so far this season, though better efforts have come over this trip. Makes a rare start without headgear here.

Form: 759060

Non-Runners

Captain Kate⁸⁷

Weight: 10-1| Age: 7

T: E Sheehy J: Reserve 1

Westin Pimpernel¹⁷

Weight: 10-2| Age: 4

T: G Elliott J: Reserve 2

Butty O Brien¹⁷²

Weight: 11-9| Age: 10

T: C Collins J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Dark Lieutenant (4/1), Head For Home (11/2), True Harmony (13/2), Annie Button (15/2), Sneddy Eddie (8/1), The Ducks Walk (17/2), Scathach (10/1), Juke Box Rock (11/1), Lord De Choisel (18/1), Mister Vic (18/1), Whatyouwant (22/1), Sights Unseen (25/1), Katie's Casper (25/1), Butty O Brien (25/1), Westin Pimpernel (25/1), Drumconnor Hill (28/1), Le Grand Vert (28/1), Lost Features (33/1), Tara Boe (33/1), Spill A Drop (33/1), Good World (50/1), Heroes Of Renown (50/1), Captain Kate (66/1)

DARK LIEUTENANT has been shaping up well in handicaps and the step up to 3m could be the catalyst for a breakthrough success. Juke Box Rock has to be feared if returning in the same form that saw him win on chasing debut this time last year, with Annie Button and Sneddy Eddie best of the rest in an ultra-competitive event.