Fixture Down Royal Mon, May 4th, 2026

1.35

Ballygowan Maiden Hurdle of €12000.00 2m. 1f. 79yds.

1st - €7200.00, 2nd - €2400.00, 3rd - €1200.00, 4th - €600.00, 5th - €360.00, 6th - €240.00

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting

€120.00 to enter , €12.00 extra if declared to run.

Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs; Allowance - Horses that have not won a race under any NH Rules or Rules of Racing 8lb

Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 4th May, 2025 to 30th April, 2026 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).

2.10

Club Lemon Handicap Hurdle of €10000.00 2m. 1f. 79yds.

1st - €6000.00, 2nd - €2000.00, 3rd - €1000.00, 4th - €500.00, 5th - €300.00, 6th - €200.00

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 0-100

€90.00 to enter , €10.00 extra if declared to run.

Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.

Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 4th May, 2025 to 30th April, 2026 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).

Contributions -

2.45

Pepsi Max Hurdle of €16000.00 3m.

1st - €9600.00, 2nd - €3200.00, 3rd - €1600.00, 4th - €800.00, 5th - €480.00, 6th - €320.00

A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won a hurdle race before 4th May, 2025 (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) and which since then have not won a hurdle race value more than €12500

€160.00 to enter , €16.00 extra if declared to run.

Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs; Penalty (Academy Hurdles and 3-yo Junior NH Hurdles excluded) - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra Allowance (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior NH Hurdles excluded) - Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st February, 2026 allowed 5lb

Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 4th May, 2025 to 30th April, 2026 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).

3.20

Club Orange Beginners Steeplechase of €13000.00 2m. 3f. 150yds.

1st - €7800.00, 2nd - €2600.00, 3rd - €1300.00, 4th - €650.00, 5th - €390.00, 6th - €260.00

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase

€130.00 to enter , €13.00 extra if declared to run.

Weights - 11st 12lbs; Mares allowed 7lbs;

Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 4th May, 2025 to 30th April, 2026 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).

3.55

Club Mixers Handicap Steeplechase of €15000.00 3m. 2f. 50yds.

1st - €9000.00, 2nd - €3000.00, 3rd - €1500.00, 4th - €750.00, 5th - €450.00, 6th - €300.00

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs)

€150.00 to enter , €15.00 extra if declared to run.

Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.

Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners from 4th May, 2025 to 30th April, 2026 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 4th May

4.30

C&C White Maiden Hunters Steeplechase of €11000.00 2m. 7f. 50yds.

1st - €6600.00, 2nd - €2200.00, 3rd - €1100.00, 4th - €550.00, 5th - €330.00, 6th - €220.00

A steeplechase for ? Certified Hunters four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing and that have between 1st October, 2022 and 28th April, 2026 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland

€110.00 to enter , €11.00 extra if declared to run.

Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs;

Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 28th April or the horse will not be qualified to start.

5.05

Energise (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €11000.00 2m. 1f. 79yds.

1st - €6600.00, 2nd - €2200.00, 3rd - €1100.00, 4th - €550.00, 5th - €330.00, 6th - €220.00

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)

€110.00 to enter , €11.00 extra if declared to run.

Weights - 11st 10lbs; Fillies allowed 7lbs;

Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 30th April) may also ride in this race.

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