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Downpatrick
Tue 14th Jul

Formscan By Stuart Howden - Gordon Elliott's SAN HILARIO (5) sets the standard in this maiden hurdle with a rating of 117 and brings some of the strongest form on offer. The gelding has previously run with credit behind the likes of Powerful, Billy Lee Swagger and Blue Lemons, and this looks a good opportunity to finally get off the mark. While he has shown a tendency to find one too good, it would be disappointing if he failed to capitalise here. Willie Mullins' returning Martin Plage, making his first start since December 2024, is an interesting danger, while Sampoet can battle it out for the minor honours.

1
5p
Marcelrock (IRE) 5,b g 11-4

Marcel (IRE)-Lucre(Kalanisi)

(79) (N Coburn)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
P2P200

26th Apr 26 Fairyhouse P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 4/1 11-11 T C Kileff (5) pulled up(9 ran) in race won by Johnjoes Lad

4th Apr 26 Loughanmore P(3m Point To Point, Yielding/Soft) 6/1 11-11 T C Kileff (5) 5th of 9 runners, 44.5L behind Common Sense

2
655/
Martin Plage (FR) 7,b g 11-4

Buck's Boum (FR)-Sainte De Sivola(Robin Des Champs)

(587) (R S Brookhouse)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
UK501-5.00

4th Dec 24 Haydock(3m 58yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) 6/1 11-4 J M Quinlan 5th of 10 runners, 12.63L behind Ski Lodge

16th Oct 24 Wetherby(2m 3f 154yds Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) 13/2 11-0 J M Quinlan 5th of 13 runners, 8L behind Bowling Buddy

28th Mar 24 Wetherby(2m Bumper, Soft-Heavy in places) 4/1 11-2 J M Quinlan 6th of 13 runners, 18.75L behind Jupiter Des Mottes

3
p38
O'Callaghan Can (IRE) 5,b g 11-4

Jet Away (GB)-Broughtons Point(Falbrav)

(29) (Tadhg O'Leary)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE301-3.00

15th Jun 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 200yds Bumper, Good to Yielding (yielding in places on chase course) (Hurdle track Good after R3)) 11/4 11-7 Alan O Sullivan (7) 8th of 14 runners, 8.63L behind Johnny Rambo

31st May 26 Kilbeggan(1m 7f 150yds Bumper, Good to Yielding (good in places on hurdle track) (Chase track yielding after R5)) 14/1 11-7 Alan O Sullivan (7) 3rd of 10 runners, 2.75L and 3L behind Rokanako and Ivebeenkewadesert

5th Feb 26 Thurles(2m 34yds Bumper, Soft, soft to heavy in places) 18/1 12-0 Mr C J Shine pulled up of 12 runners, in race won by Leonard Vallis

4
584u
Sampoet (IRE) 9,b g 11-4

Urban Poet (USA)-Killiney Gold(Golden Tornado)

cp8(11) (Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1303-13.00
P2P1610

3rd Jul 26 Wexford(2m 3f 110yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 93 12/1 11-7 B W Harvey unseated rider(13 ran) in race won by Giant Haystacks

13th Jun 26 Downpatrick(2m 7f 150yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 94 13/2 11-8 R A Doyle 4th of 12 runners, 8.25L behind Fr Gilligansvoyge

9th Jun 26 Sligo(2m 1f 157yds Maiden Hurdle, Good Good to Yielding in places.) 50/1 11-12 B W Harvey 8th of 16 runners, 14.51L behind Let s Go La Fichad

5
2220
San Hilario (FR) 5,b g 11-4

Saint des Saints (FR)-Saint Hilary(Authorized)

cp8(77) (Lyreen Syndicate)
Rated 117

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1106-11.00

28th Apr 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 81yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 118 16/1 11-2 J W Kennedy 20th of 24 runners, 45.38L behind Powerful

26th Mar 26 Clonmel(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft, soft to heavy in places) Rated 120 10/3 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 16 runners, 9.5L behind Boedic

28th Feb 26 Navan(2m 6f Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Rated 121 1/1Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 6 runners, 9.5L behind Hens Tooth

6
1-4p
Spill A Drop (IRE) 6,b g 11-4

Kingston Hill (GB)-Lova Drop(Kendargent)

ts1cp1(51) (Sierra Pacific Syndicate & K McNeill)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
P2P410

24th May 26 Tattersalls P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 7/1 12-2 B Finn pulled up(9 ran) in race won by City Slippers

17th May 26 Ballindenisk P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 2/1Fav 12-2 B Finn 4th of 8 runners, 18L behind Maganey

1st Nov 25 Lisronagh P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 6/4Fav 12-2 B O Neill 1st of 5 runners, by 2.5L and 1.25L from and Jonzac

7
-0f7
Ersudaly (GB) 6,b m 10-11

Kayf Tara (GB)-Polar Present(Presenting)

cp1(59) (Mrs Maria Barry)
Rated 91

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE500-5.00
P2P510

16th May 26 Wexford(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Good - Yielding) Rated 94 7/1 11-7 R A Doyle 7th of 12 runners, 19.75L behind Dromana Mist

10th Apr 26 Wexford(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding. Hurdle course changed to Yielding after Race 3.) Rated 94 40/1 10-10 R A Doyle fell(14 ran) in race won by Sean Mc

15th Jan 26 Fairyhouse(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 22/1 11-0 E Staples (5) 10th of 15 runners, 38.31L behind Needs Must

8
p57p
Magical Sal (IRE) 6,ch m 10-11

El Salvador (IRE)-Supreme Magical(Supreme Leader)

cp3(11) (Pamela Ballantine)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE501-5.00
P2P100

3rd Jul 26 Wexford(2m 4f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 100/1 11-5 J J Slevin pulled up(14 ran) in race won by Newbrook Diamond

14th Jun 26 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Bumper, Good) 14/1 11-4 Mr L P Shanahan (7) 7th of 8 runners, 36.25L behind Irish Lace

8th May 26 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Bumper, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 66/1 11-4 Mr L P Shanahan (7) 5th of 9 runners, 7.75L behind Coco s Legacy

9
68
Secret Moon (IRE) 5,ch m 10-11

Sea Moon (GB)-No One Tells Me(Dr Fong)

(12) (Miss Rachel O'Neill)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00
P2P100

2nd Jul 26 Limerick(2m 4f Maiden Hurdle, Good) 200/1 11-0 P Hanlon (5) 8th of 18 runners, 39.53L behind Siege Of Carthage

4th May 26 Dawstown P(3m Point To Point, Yielding) 5/1 11-11 C J Shine 6th of 9 runners, 24.5L behind Park Hall

Jun 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €6,000

10
Soulful Strut (IRE) 5,b m 10-11

Court Cave (IRE)-Blonde Muse(Gamut)

(Niamh Harvey)

Last Three Runs

May 2024 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €19,000

11
-pp5
Talladega (IRE) 5,gr m 10-11

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Ballyoscar(Oscar)

ts1(37) (Milestone Bloodstock Limited)

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE100-1.00
P2P300

7th Jun 26 Punchestown(2m 7f 116yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 66/1 11-5 R A Doyle 5th of 11 runners, 26.5L behind Jerry From Kerry

24th May 26 Tattersalls P(3m Point To Point, Good/Yielding) 6/1 11-11 B Finn pulled up of 14 runners, 33.13L behind Sing Like Madonna

29th Mar 26 Monksgrange P(3m Point To Point, Soft) 6/1 11-11 B O Neill pulled up of 9 runners, 23.13L behind Gambling Echo

12
Hello Wee Love (IRE) 4,b f 10-6

Valirann (FR)-Kilbarry Cliche(Classic Cliche)

(Geoffrey Ruddock)

Last Three Runs

Nov 2022 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €2,500

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
5
Gordon Elliott
2025 - Jazz De Cotte(6/5Fav), 2023 - Foxfire Glow(11/10Fav), 2020 - Soldiers Hill(7/2), 2018 - Touch Base(2/1Fav), 2016 - Blessed King(2/1)
2
C Byrnes
2015 - Top Of The Town(11/8), 2008 - Caltra Royale(2/1Fav)
2
C F Swan
2009 - Corporate Account(11/2), 2007 - Lace Your Boots(8/11Fav)
1
C A Murphy
2011 - Luna Runner(16/1)
1
Colin Bowe
2017 - Rueben James(9/1)
1
E J O'Grady
2012 - Definite Ridge(20/1)
1
Eoin Christopher McCarthy
2024 - Ollie La Ba Ba(7/2)
1
Hugh Paul Finegan
2019 - Happy Lad(5/1)
1
Matthew J Smith
2022 - Another Choice(5/6Fav)
1
Michael O'Hare
2010 - Turner Brown(9/10Fav)
1
Mrs Denise Foster
2021 - Grangeclare Native(18/1)
1
Noel Meade
2013 - Silver Tassie(6/4Fav)
1
P J Prendergast
2014 - Wandering Aengus(8/11Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
D N Russell
2020 - Soldiers Hill(7/2), 2009 - Corporate Account(11/2)
2
J W Kennedy
2025 - Jazz De Cotte(6/5Fav), 2016 - Blessed King(2/1)
2
M P Walsh
2023 - Foxfire Glow(11/10Fav), 2018 - Touch Base(2/1Fav)
2
P Townend
2022 - Another Choice(5/6Fav), 2015 - Top Of The Town(11/8)
1
A W Short
2019 - Happy Lad(5/1)
1
D J Casey
2007 - Lace Your Boots(8/11Fav)
1
D J Condon
2013 - Silver Tassie(6/4Fav)
1
G B Noonan
2024 - Ollie La Ba Ba(7/2)
1
J C Gainford
2021 - Grangeclare Native(18/1)
1
Mr M Fahey
2008 - Caltra Royale(2/1Fav)
1
Mr M P Fogarty
2011 - Luna Runner(16/1)
1
Ms K Walsh
2010 - Turner Brown(9/10Fav)
1
N P Madden
2012 - Definite Ridge(20/1)
1
S A Shortall
2014 - Wandering Aengus(8/11Fav)
1
S W Flanagan
2017 - Rueben James(9/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
9
6yo
2025 - Jazz De Cotte(6/5Fav), 2024 - Ollie La Ba Ba(7/2), 2021 - Grangeclare Native(18/1), 2018 - Touch Base(2/1Fav), 2016 - Blessed King(2/1), 2011 - Luna Runner(16/1), 2010 - Turner Brown(9/10Fav), 2008 - Caltra Royale(2/1Fav), 2007 - Lace Your Boots(8/11Fav)
7
5yo
2023 - Foxfire Glow(11/10Fav), 2022 - Another Choice(5/6Fav), 2020 - Soldiers Hill(7/2), 2017 - Rueben James(9/1), 2013 - Silver Tassie(6/4Fav), 2012 - Definite Ridge(20/1), 2009 - Corporate Account(11/2)
2
7yo
2019 - Happy Lad(5/1), 2015 - Top Of The Town(11/8)
1
8yo
2014 - Wandering Aengus(8/11Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Definite Article (GB)
2012 - Definite Ridge(20/1), 2011 - Luna Runner(16/1)
2
Shantou (USA)
2021 - Grangeclare Native(18/1), 2013 - Silver Tassie(6/4Fav)
1
Champs Elysees (GB)
2024 - Ollie La Ba Ba(7/2)
1
Craigsteel (GB)
2015 - Top Of The Town(11/8)
1
Desert King (IRE)
2016 - Blessed King(2/1)
1
Fly With Me (FR)
2025 - Jazz De Cotte(6/5Fav)
1
Gold Well (GB)
2017 - Rueben James(9/1)
1
Heliostatic (IRE)
2019 - Happy Lad(5/1)
1
Hillstar (GB)
2022 - Another Choice(5/6Fav)
1
Lahib (USA)
2010 - Turner Brown(9/10Fav)
1
Luso (GB)
2007 - Lace Your Boots(8/11Fav)
1
Moscow Society (USA)
2008 - Caltra Royale(2/1Fav)
1
Mustameet (USA)
2020 - Soldiers Hill(7/2)
1
Robin Des Champs (FR)
2018 - Touch Base(2/1Fav)
1
Tobougg (IRE)
2014 - Wandering Aengus(8/11Fav)
1
Vadamos (FR)
2023 - Foxfire Glow(11/10Fav)
1
Vettori (IRE)
2009 - Corporate Account(11/2)

First Time - Over Hurdles Marcelrock, Soulful Strut, Spill A Drop, O'Callaghan Can, Hello Wee Love. Cheekpiece Ersudaly, Spill A Drop. Tonguestrap Talladega, Spill A Drop» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/4 San Hilario, 11/8 Martin Plage, 8/1 O'Callaghan Can, 10/1 Sampoet, 14/1 Ersudaly, 25/1 Talladega, 33/1 Soulful Strut, 66/1 Secret Moon, Marcelrock, Spill A Drop, Hello Wee Love, 100/1 Magical Sal.

Symbols Explained

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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.