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Going - Good, Good to Firm in places. Dry and breezy
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Formscan By Dan McEvoy - Course and distance second, AR NOS NA GAOITHE lost out to a very well handicapped rival, Pralognan of Tony Martins last time out, who has since gone on to win a Newcastle flat handicap. This performance would have Philip Rothwell’s contender as the obvious pick in this contest, but he received two pounds for that run and is now 13 pounds above his last winning mark, although Tiernan Power-Roche’s claim should lessen that burden. Off a welterweight, Fire Coral is bound to have every chance especially if reproducing the form of her last run here. Now on stable debut for Sam Curling, this daughter of Sea The Stars has been dropped six pounds by the handicapper leaving her on a very enticing mark. On the pick of Hidalgo Des Mottes’ form, he should be competitive in this race as the eight-year-old made a good reappearance when third at Cork%3B however, he has failed to build upon this. Both Centaq and Firstupbestdressed are making their second starts in handicaps, making any market moves interesting.

1
25-5
Mount Mandela (IRE) 5,b g 12-0

Mount Nelson (GB)-Golden Flowerpower(King's Theatre)

(116) (Mr J Murdoch)
Rated 100

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mount Mandela (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Demanding Gerry (IRE)1
10th Oct 2024 Tramore(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle & bumper - Yielding, soft in places. Chase - Yielding.) Mount Mandela (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-11) J P O'Sullivan 56.50L in front of Demanding Gerry (IRE) 7th (125/1 11-5) K C Sexton (11 ran)
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2
-090
Noble Hilltop (IRE) 5,b f 12-0

Churchill (IRE)-Arya(Kodiak Kowboy)

cp5(37) (Vaughan,Jefferies & Phillips Partnership)
Rated 100

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Noble Hilltop (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR)1
10th May 2025 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to Good after 2nd race) Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-2 Rated 98) R A Doyle 14.63L in front of Noble Hilltop (IRE) 9th (33/1 11-6 Rated 102) K E Buckley (14 ran)
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Arch Hall (IRE)1
7th Feb 2024 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Arch Hall (IRE) 3rd (50/1 11-7) S W Flanagan 15.88L in front of Noble Hilltop (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-0) B W Harvey (13 ran)
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3
074-
Tell Us This (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Westerner (GB)-Lady Kasora(High Chaparral)

(292) (Old School Syndicate)
Rated 100

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tell Us This (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Forever Frankie (IRE)1
6th May 2024 Down Royal(2m 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Tell Us This (IRE) 1st (15/2 11-8 Rated 94) C Stone-Walsh 15.00L in front of Forever Frankie (IRE) 7th (9/1 11-12 Rated 93) R Deegan (20 ran)
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4
6607
Arch Hall (IRE) 5,b g 11-13

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Gypsy Eyes(High Chaparral)

(93) (Patrick Sheridan & John Lynch)
Rated 99

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Arch Hall (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Noble Hilltop (IRE)1
7th Feb 2024 Fairyhouse(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) Arch Hall (IRE) 3rd (50/1 11-7) S W Flanagan 15.88L in front of Noble Hilltop (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-0) B W Harvey (13 ran)
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5
9224
Sea Of Doubt (IRE) 5,br f 11-13

Affinisea (IRE)-Alwaysadoubt(Yeats)

(44) (D Cleere)
Rated 99

6
-340
Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR) 8,b g 11-8

Voiladenuo (FR)-Anareta Des Mottes(Hellios)

cp9(28) (Eanna Griffin)
Rated 94

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Noble Hilltop (IRE)1
10th May 2025 Cork(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED to Good after 2nd race) Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-2 Rated 98) R A Doyle 14.63L in front of Noble Hilltop (IRE) 9th (33/1 11-6 Rated 102) K E Buckley (14 ran)
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7
p0-8
Benzine (GB) 6,b g 11-7

Almanzor (FR)-Holberg Suite(Azamour)

(44) (J Morrison)
Rated 93

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Benzine (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Surviving Murmansk (IRE)1
31st May 2025 Tramore(2m 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle & Bumper). Yielding, Good in places (Chase).) Surviving Murmansk (IRE) 4th (16/1 10-0 Rated 72) S F O'Keeffe 24.50L in front of Benzine (GB) 8th (28/1 11-11 Rated 97) Shane Fitzgerald (11 ran)
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8
1362
Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) 6,ch m 11-4

Doyen (IRE)-Nova Destiny(Definite Article)

cp8(29) (Kathy's Crew Syndicate)
Rated 90

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Centaq (IRE)1
15th Jun 2025 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) 2nd (5/1 10-12 Rated 88) Harry Sexton 11.00L in front of Centaq (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-2 Rated 85) P J O'Hanlon (11 ran)
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9
270-
Forever Frankie (IRE) 8,b g 11-2

Intense Focus (USA)-Malibu Beach(Mastercraftsman)

cp1(407) (Round Tower Syndicate)
Rated 88

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Forever Frankie (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Tell Us This (IRE)1
6th May 2024 Down Royal(2m 180yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Tell Us This (IRE) 1st (15/2 11-8 Rated 94) C Stone-Walsh 15.00L in front of Forever Frankie (IRE) 7th (9/1 11-12 Rated 93) R Deegan (20 ran)
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10
0856
Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 5,b g 11-0

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

(34) (Alan Smith)
Rated 86

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Firstupbestdressed (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Centaq (IRE)1
23rd May 2025 Downpatrick(2m 2f 185yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 5th (150/1 11-4) K E Buckley 4.19L in front of Centaq (IRE) 10th (40/1 11-4) P J O'Hanlon (15 ran)
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11
8906
Centaq (IRE) 5,b g 10-11

Centaurian (IRE)-Qeasy(Kahyasi)

(29) (Kay McMahon Madden)
Rated 83

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Centaq (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE)1
15th Jun 2025 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE) 2nd (5/1 10-12 Rated 88) Harry Sexton 11.00L in front of Centaq (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-2 Rated 85) P J O'Hanlon (11 ran)
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Firstupbestdressed (IRE)1
23rd May 2025 Downpatrick(2m 2f 185yds, Maiden Hurdle, Good) Firstupbestdressed (IRE) 5th (150/1 11-4) K E Buckley 4.19L in front of Centaq (IRE) 10th (40/1 11-4) P J O'Hanlon (15 ran)
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12
67-5
Demanding Gerry (IRE) 6,b f 10-10

Masterofthehorse (IRE)-Baro'gs Benefit(Beneficial)

ts2(52) (Thelostshoegang Partnership)
Rated 82

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Demanding Gerry (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mount Mandela (IRE)1
10th Oct 2024 Tramore(2m , Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle & bumper - Yielding, soft in places. Chase - Yielding.) Mount Mandela (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-11) J P O'Sullivan 56.50L in front of Demanding Gerry (IRE) 7th (125/1 11-5) K C Sexton (11 ran)
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13
4-68
Fire Coral (GB) 6,b f 10-3

Sea The Stars (IRE)-Rockery(Fastnet Rock)

ts9(66) (Keep It Pucked Out Syndicate)
Rated 75

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fire Coral (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Surviving Murmansk (IRE)1
7th Aug 2024 Wexford(2m 160yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Fire Coral (GB) 4th (9/1 10-10 Rated 82) P K Donovan Surviving Murmansk (IRE) pulled up (22/1 10-10 Rated 82) Kieran Callaghan (13 ran)
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14
4p44
Surviving Murmansk (IRE) 7,gr g 10-0

The Carbon Unit (USA)-Born Innocent(Dark Angel)

(43) (Sean Delaney)
Rated 72

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Surviving Murmansk (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Benzine (GB)1
31st May 2025 Tramore(2m 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle & Bumper). Yielding, Good in places (Chase).) Surviving Murmansk (IRE) 4th (16/1 10-0 Rated 72) S F O'Keeffe 24.50L in front of Benzine (GB) 8th (28/1 11-11 Rated 97) Shane Fitzgerald (11 ran)
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Fire Coral (GB)1
7th Aug 2024 Wexford(2m 160yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Fire Coral (GB) 4th (9/1 10-10 Rated 82) P K Donovan Surviving Murmansk (IRE) pulled up (22/1 10-10 Rated 82) Kieran Callaghan (13 ran)
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First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Sea Of Doubt. Cheekpiece Forever Frankie» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 9/4 Ar Nos Na Gaoithe, 5/1 Tell Us This, 8/1 Sea Of Doubt, 10/1 Surviving Murmansk, Demanding Gerry, Mount Mandela, 12/1 Centaq, Fire Coral, 14/1 Firstupbestdressed, Hidalgo Des Mottes, Forever Frankie, 25/1 Arch Hall, Noble Hilltop, 33/1 Benzine.

Previous Years
2024 Steps In The Sand 5 11-11 E Walsh 6/1 (Cian Collins)
2023 Thornleigh Frank 6 11-2 Aidan Kelly 10/3Fav (Mark Fahey)
2022 Montel Glory 5 10-7 Niall Moore 6/1 (Philip Fenton)
2021 Westernerona 6 11-11 S D Torrens 9/1 (Garrett James Power)
2020 Insane Bolt 4 11-7 D N Russell 11/4 (Gordon Elliott)
2019 Peaches And Cream 4 11-6 J M Moore 5/4Fav (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)

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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gavin Patrick Cromwell
4
62
6

Ian Patrick Donoghue
2
11
18

S Curling
1
4
25

Eoin Griffin
1
7
14

P J Rothwell
1
56
1

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P T Enright
5
33
15

D E Mullins
1
35
2

Mr F R Buckley
1
1
100

K E Buckley
1
9
11

S F O'Keeffe
1
29
3

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Downpatrick

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
P J Rothwell
38
578
7

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
34
237
14

C A McBratney
22
318
7

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
9
130
7

Ian Patrick Donoghue
6
50
12

S Curling
4
24
17

Eoin Griffin
3
33
9

James M Barcoe
2
25
8

J Morrison
2
14
14

Joseph Anthony Murray
1
2
50

James Andrew Fahey
1
33
3

Michael G Cleary
1
27
4

Conor David Maxwell
0
17
0

Edward Buckley
0
2
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Downpatrick

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D E Mullins
17
199
9

K C Sexton
13
115
11

P T Enright
11
115
10

P J O'Hanlon
3
91
3

K E Buckley
3
51
6

Shane Fitzgerald
3
21
14

S Cleary-Farrell
2
4
50

S F O'Keeffe
2
69
3

E Staples
1
2
50

Mr F R Buckley
1
9
11

J P O'Sullivan
0
31
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Downpatrick

Horse
Wins
Runs
Tell Us This (IRE)
0
1
Sea Of Doubt (IRE)
0
1
Benzine (GB)
0
1
Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (IRE)
0
3
Firstupbestdressed (IRE)
0
2
Centaq (IRE)
0
2
Demanding Gerry (IRE)
0
1
Fire Coral (GB)
0
2
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