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Formscan By John O'Riordan - The Noel Meade-trained GAME ON sets a fair standard in this opening contest. A former point-to-point runner-up, the gelding disappointed on his racecourse debut at Punchestown in February but has reached the frame on his two most recent starts. Third over course and distance last time, he proved that he was capable of handling the undulations of this track and, from an official rating of 112, the son of Jack Hobbs is entitled to be bang there at the finish. Fool Me Once also has recent form at this venue, having been runner-up here on his penultimate start. Stepping up in trip should suit the Gavin Cromwell-trained runner. Mister Frostie should also be competitive for his locally based yard.

1
-100
Captain P (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Jet Away (GB)-Night Attire(Definite Article)

(17) (F Shortall)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Captain P (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mister Frostie (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; Chase course - Soft. After R4 hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding to Soft) Mister Frostie (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-12) Shane Fitzgerald 25.25L in front of Captain P (IRE) 17th (125/1 11-12) E Walsh (24 ran)
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Firstupbestdressed (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; Chase course - Soft. After R4 hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding to Soft) Captain P (IRE) 17th (125/1 11-12) E Walsh 15.50L in front of Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 19th (150/1 11-5) I Ryan (24 ran)
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2
0
Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Policy Maker (IRE)-La La Loopsey(Kalanisi)

(17) (Alan Smith)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Firstupbestdressed (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mister Frostie (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; Chase course - Soft. After R4 hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding to Soft) Mister Frostie (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-12) Shane Fitzgerald 40.75L in front of Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 19th (150/1 11-5) I Ryan (24 ran)
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Captain P (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; Chase course - Soft. After R4 hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding to Soft) Captain P (IRE) 17th (125/1 11-12) E Walsh 15.50L in front of Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 19th (150/1 11-5) I Ryan (24 ran)
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3
8824
Fool Me Once (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Valirann (FR)-French Elegance(Presenting)

(15) (Cathal M McGovern)
Rated 109

4
-623
Game On (GB) 5,ch g 11-12

Jack Hobbs (GB)-Miss Night Owl(Midnight Legend)

ts4(40) (P L Polly)
Rated 112

5
75f7
Mister Frostie (IRE) 6,b g 11-12

Arctic Cosmos (USA)-Jennys Joy(Oscar)

(17) (Mrs Orla Cleary-O'Kane)
Rated 107

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mister Frostie (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Captain P (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; Chase course - Soft. After R4 hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding to Soft) Mister Frostie (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-12) Shane Fitzgerald 25.25L in front of Captain P (IRE) 17th (125/1 11-12) E Walsh (24 ran)
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Firstupbestdressed (IRE)1
22nd Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 3f 180yds, Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/bumper tracks - Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; Chase course - Soft. After R4 hurdle/bumper tracks - Yielding to Soft) Mister Frostie (IRE) 7th (33/1 11-12) Shane Fitzgerald 40.75L in front of Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 19th (150/1 11-5) I Ryan (24 ran)
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6
4
Penny Express (IRE) 5,b g 11-12

Irish Wells (FR)-Lady Germany(Germany)

(25) (Mrs Patricia Prendergast)

7
05
Aisling Rose (IRE) 5,b m 11-5

Kalanisi (IRE)-Chars(Old Vic)

cp1(26) (S R B Crawford)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Aisling Rose (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Lets Do This Buddy (IRE)1
13th Apr 2025 Down Royal(2m 3f 170yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Lets Do This Buddy (IRE) 2nd (50/1 10-6) Caragh Monaghan 19.00L in front of Aisling Rose (IRE) 5th (33/1 10-13) J J Slevin (6 ran)
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8
62
Lets Do This Buddy (IRE) 6,br m 11-5

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Buddy's Charm(Taipan)

(26) (Joy Wilson)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lets Do This Buddy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Aisling Rose (IRE)1
13th Apr 2025 Down Royal(2m 3f 170yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Lets Do This Buddy (IRE) 2nd (50/1 10-6) Caragh Monaghan 19.00L in front of Aisling Rose (IRE) 5th (33/1 10-13) J J Slevin (6 ran)
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9
0865
Shake The Bag (IRE) 6,b m 11-5

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Blackeyedsue(Sendawar)

(22) (Mark Byrne)

First Time - Cheekpiece Aisling Rose» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/4 Game On, 2/1 Fool Me Once, 7/2 Penny Express, 11/2 Mister Frostie, 16/1 Lets Do This Buddy, 25/1 Shake The Bag, 33/1 Aisling Rose, Captain P, 66/1 Firstupbestdressed.

Previous Years
2024 Kalanisi Flash 7 11-12 B W Harvey 13/2 (John C McConnell)
2023 Ottizzini 6 11-5 J J Slevin 2/1Fav (S R B Crawford)
2022 Ottoman Style 6 11-5 Thomas Reilly 2/1Fav (John C McConnell)
2021 Gladiatorial 6 12-0 J S McGarvey 7/2 (Noel C Kelly)
2019 Seeyouinvinnys 5 11-12 S W Flanagan 15/2 (Noel Meade)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

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.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Gavin Patrick Cromwell/K M Donoghue
2
20
10

Cian Collins/B W Harvey
1
2
50

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
7
64
10

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
7
51
13

Noel Meade
2
26
7

Cian Collins
1
20
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
K M Donoghue
3
24
12

P T Enright
2
24
8

Donagh Meyler
2
11
18

J J Slevin
1
11
9

B W Harvey
1
8
12

K E Buckley
1
8
12

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Downpatrick

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
171
896
19

Noel Meade
77
320
24

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
35
241
15

C A McBratney
22
321
7

S R B Crawford
11
192
6

Liam Lennon
7
237
3

Cian Collins
5
43
12

S Curling
4
24
17

Conor David Maxwell
0
19
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Downpatrick

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
K M Donoghue
29
208
14

Donagh Meyler
12
73
16

J J Slevin
12
122
10

P T Enright
11
115
10

Sam Ewing
8
51
16

B W Harvey
4
56
7

Shane Fitzgerald
3
21
14

K E Buckley
3
51
6

Caragh Monaghan
0
17
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Downpatrick

Horse
Wins
Runs
Fool Me Once (IRE)
0
1
Game On (GB)
0
1
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