Sunday 22nd March

DOWNPATRICK1.40 CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND AUCTION MAIDEN HURDLE

2¼m165y (3770 Metres)

RACE 1 (7) ALL ABOUT JOE (IRE) | (8) BARNAVIDDAUN (IRE) | (2) I’M SO BUSY2.10 WKD RATED HURDLE 2¼m165y (3770 Metres)

RACE 2 (6) THE VERY MAN (IRE) | (11) WAJAAHA (IRE) | (4) MOMUS (IRE)2.40 RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE 2¼m165y (3770 Metres)

RACE 3 (13) SEVERUS ALEXANDER (IRE) | (11) KILMURRY (IRE) | (8) BREAD AND BUTTER (IRE)3.10 RANDOX ULSTER NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE 3½m120y (5740 Metres)

RACE 4 (8) ITS ALL GUESSWORK (IRE) | (7) CHEB DE KERVINIOU (FR) | (10) IFYOUCATCHMENOW (IRE)3.40 TOTE SUPPORTING DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE HANDICAP CHASE 2m3f55y (3870 Metres)

RACE 5 (11) THE TRIGGER (IRE) | (5) GOLDEN SUNSET | (3) DA BABA ELEPHANT (IRE)4.10 BOARDSMILL SIRES MAIDEN HUNTERS CHASE 2m7f100y (4720 Metres)

RACE 6 (7) HEYDOUR (IRE) | (9) ON THE SOD (IRE) | (10) WELL BILL (IRE)4.40 MOLSON COORS (PRO/AM) I.N.H. FLAT 2m1f65y (3480 Metres)

RACE 7 (2) BALLYADAM (IRE) | (10) YOUSAYITBEST (IRE) | (12) LARGY PRINCESS (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Even

1 HENRY BROWN (IRE) (59) 9315 5 12-0 | 76.2kg

Noel Meade, Ireland E. Walsh (7lb/3kg) Ready winner of 11-runner bumper at Fairyhouse on NH debut in October. Ran a long way below that level sent hurdling after 3 months off at Gowran but should do better.

2 I’M SO BUSY (29) 964 5 12-0 | 76.2kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Mr S. F. O’Keeffe (5lb/2kg) Pulled up on both starts in points but showed clear ability switched to Rules when fourth in 2m Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month. Open to improvement.

3 BEHIND THE CURTAIN (IRE) (18) 9214-332474 6 11-12 | 75.3kg P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J. P. O’Sullivan (7lb/3kg) Ran a cracker after 7 months off when runner-up at Down Royal on debut for this yard in December, but hasn’t match that form since. Bit to prove.

4 RALEAGH FLORA (35) 60060 5 11-12 | 75.3kg Colin A. McBratney, Ireland A. W. Short (3lb/1kg) Well held in bumper/pair of maiden hurdles.

5 VINNIE IS BUSY (IRE) (28) 9514 5 11-12 | 75.3kg Charles Byrnes, Ireland K. J. Brouder Well backed and wasn’t hard pressed to make a winning bumper debut at Limerick in January. Far from disgraced in a stronger contest at Naas since and ought to have a future over hurdles.

6 WAVELENGTH (FR) (54) 9231F506 5 11-12 | 75.3kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Jonathan Moore Fair bumper winner and similar form over hurdles, including when sixth in 19-runner maiden at Down Royal last time.

7 ALL ABOUT JOE (IRE) (17) 100562 5 11-10 | 74.4kg Colm A. Murphy, Ireland Mr M. M. McDonagh (7lb/3kg) Improved again back up in trip when second of 12 in maiden hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 17 days ago, not unduly punished. Open to more progress and can win one of these.

8 BARNAVIDDAUN (IRE) (20) (BF) 99547422 7 11-10 | 74.4kg Thomas Mullins, Ireland D. J. Mullins Fair in bumpers and similar form when runner-up last two starts over hurdles. Likely to be thereabouts again.

9 HESAMANOFHISWORD (IRE) (29) 968-346223 7 11-10 | 74.4kg

D. E. Fitzgerald, Ireland Gavin Peter Brouder (7lb/3kg) Fair hurdler. Best effort yet despite not being seen to best effect when third of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 29 days ago.

10 JERRY RUSSELL (IRE) (273) 7937 7 11-10 | 74.4kg J. J. Lambe, Ireland L. A. McKenna (7lb/3kg) Modest form in first of 2 starts in bumpers. Off 9 months ahead of hurdle bow.

11 DILLY FILLY (IRE) (35) b 60000 6 11-3 | 71.2kg Colin A. McBratney, Ireland Dylan Johnston (7lb/3kg) Yet to show any ability. First-time blinkers now tried.

12 I’M ON SNAP (IRE) (35) h 707-P 6 11-3 | 71.2kg Neill McCluskey, Ireland Gearoid Patrick Brouder (7lb/3kg) No impact in pair of maiden hurdles 19 months apart, in hood latest.

13 RINGHILL LADY (IRE) (87) 70695P904 5 11-3 | 71.2kg J. J. Lambe, Ireland Mr C. Abernethy (7lb/3kg) Well held in bumpers and little show in maiden hurdles.

14 WILL YOU WIN (IRE) (14) 70000 5 11-3 | 71.2kg

Oliver McKiernan, Ireland B. Browne (5lb/2kg) Little show in a pair of maiden hurdles.

15 ITS THEWAY FORWARD (19) 7000 4 10-5 | 65.8kg J. P. Dempsey, Ireland L. P. Dempsey Little impact in pair of maiden hurdles.

RESERVES

16 YOU NO ME TOO WELL (IRE) (19) 6000 5 11-3 | 71.2kg R. K. Watson, Ireland Reserve Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles at Navan. RESERVE.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS (1 RESERVE)

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 All About Joe, 4-1 Barnaviddaun, 13-2 Hesamanofhisword, 13-2 I’m So Busy, 7-1 Vinnie Is Busy, 12-1 Henry Brown, 14-1 Behind The Curtain, 16-1 Wavelength, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:ALL ABOUT JOE was well clear of the rest when runner-up at Thurles earlier this month, and a reproduction of that form could be good enough to see him go one better here. Barnaviddaun is also knocking on the door and merits consideration, along with I’m So Busy, who seems sure to step up on his first start under Rules.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ALL ABOUT JOE (IRE) 2. BARNAVIDDAUN (IRE) 3. I’M SO BUSY

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Mister Eddman 5-11-10 16-1 Oliver McKiernan D. J. Hand (7) 12 2018 Percy 4-11-0 7-2 Gordon Elliott Davy Russell 9 2017 Holly Flight 5-10-11 7-1 Alan Fleming Denis O’Regan 11 2016 Lofgren 5-11-4 11-4 Enda Bolger A. P. Heskin 10 2015 Salsa Sensation 6-11-4 4-6f T. M. Walsh R. Walsh 10

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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1.40 CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND AUCTION MAIDEN HURDLE 4yo+ €20,000 2¼m165y (3770 Metres)RACE 1

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Strong

1 ROAD TO DUBAI (IRE) (178) 974-12331 6 11-13 | 75.7kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Mr S. F. O’Keeffe (5lb/2kg) Decisive winner of Ballinrobe maiden in May and produced another fairly useful effort to resume winning ways in 8-runner novice at Perth in September. Off since but could have more to offer.

2 QUANTATMENTAL (IRE) (14) 9915525562 5 11-11 | 74.8kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Jonathan Moore Fairly useful hurdler and ran to a similar level when second of 9 in novice chase at Naas (16f, soft) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Yard in good form so another good show likely.

3 CAUSEY ARCH (IRE) (451) 9810/1152P8- 7 11-9 | 73.9kg Colin A. McBratney, Ireland A. W. Short (3lb/1kg) Won a brace of maiden hurdles for Willie Mullins last season and not disgraced on final outing at Leopardstown, but may just need this first run for a new yard after 15 months off.

4 MOMUS (IRE) (54) b 9923236-952 7 11-9 | 73.9kg

Noel Meade, Ireland E. Walsh (7lb/3kg) Bumper winner who went very close to shedding his maiden tag over hurdles when second in Down Royal novice 54 days ago, collared on line. Sports first-time blinkers today.

5 TEXARD (FR) (63) h 94346415 5 11-9 | 73.9kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Keith Donoghue Showed improved form to get off the mark in decisive style at Cork in January. Proved a let down on handicap debut at Thurles 15 days later, though might well have been amiss.

6 THE VERY MAN (IRE) (14) (D) t 10017-F3421 6 11-9 | 73.9kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Davy Russell Useful in bumpers and didn’t need to improve to get off the mark over hurdles in 18-runner maiden at Naas (19f) 2 weeks ago. May have more to offer at this trip so one for the shortlist.

7 KASAKH NOIR (FR) (21) s 9453-5604 8 11-7 | 73.0kg J. J. Lambe, Ireland L. A. McKenna (7lb/3kg) One-time useful hurdler but out of sorts at present. Application of cheekpieces need to spark him back to life.

8 JIMMY TWO TIMES (IRE) (82) (C, D) 96201P/7 11 11-6 | 72.6kg B. R. Hamilton, Ireland Mr D. G. Lavery (3lb/1kg) Course winner who shaped as if retaining ability after 22 months off when seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f) 82 days ago. This will reveal more.

9 DOLLYS DESTINATION (IRE) (23) 9812221050 7 11-4 | 71.7kg Gary McGill, Ireland Conor Orr (5lb/2kg) Fairly useful hurdler who scored at Navan in November but below par all 3 runs since, so has questions to answer.

10 THINK POSITIVE (IRE) (84) 9429154350 6 11-4 | 71.7kg V. C. Ward, Ireland E. O’Connell (5lb/2kg) Fair winning hurdler but ended time with Willie Mullins out of sorts so can only be watched on debut for new yard.

11 WAJAAHA (IRE) (20) 96798051 5 11-4 | 71.7kg Charles Byrnes, Ireland K. J. Brouder Left previous efforts well behind when landing 20-runner handicap at Leopardstown with ease 20 days ago. Seems sure to go well again now up and running.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 The Very Man, 4-1 Wajaaha, 11-2 Momus, 15-2 Road To Dubai, 9-1 Texard, 11-1 Quantatmental, 20-1 Causey Arch, 25-1 Dollys Destination, 28-1 Jimmy Two Times, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:THE VERY MAN didn’t need to improve to open his hurdle account at Naas a fortnight ago, but he remains unexposed at this trip so looks set for another big run. Wajaaha needs taking seriously after landing a big-field Leopardstown handicap with ease 20 days ago, while it will be interesting to see how Momus reacts to first-time blinkers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. THE VERY MAN (IRE) 2. WAJAAHA (IRE) 3. MOMUS (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Laverteen 8-11-5 7-2 Noel Meade Sean Flanagan 6 2018 Game of War 6-11-4 2-1f Henry de Bromhead Davy Russell 5 2017 Derulo 6-11-9 11-4 Miss Elizabeth Doyle Sean Flanagan 7 2016 Jimmy Two Times 7-11-3 13-2 B. R. Hamilton Mr D. G. Lavery (5) 5 2015 Knight’s Parade 5-11-3 11-10f Gordon Elliott Davy Condon 8

SMART STATS:4 Gordon Elliott’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 3 runners

saddles: THE VERY MAN)23% Gordon Elliott’s strike rate at DOWNPATRICK since the start of the 2014/15

season (saddles: THE VERY MAN, ROAD TO DUBAI and TEXARD)

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2.10 WKD RATED HURDLE 5yo+ (Rated 0-130) €18,000 2¼m165y (3770 Metres)

RACE 2

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Even

1 DOLLAR VALUE (USA) (177) h 944841P5 5 12-0 | 76.2kg T. G. McCourt, Ireland D. J. O’Keeffe Winner of a maiden hurdle at Sligo back in August, but unable to get near that effort in 3 starts since (including once on the Flat). Dropped 5 lb since but may need the run on reappearance.

2 WALKING IN MEMPHIS (IRE) (161) (CD) 960-2510256 6 12-0 | 76.2kg

B. R. Hamilton, Ireland D. P. Maxwell (7lb/3kg) Successful here over C&D back in June and improved when runner up at this course 2 months later. Seemed unsuited by conditions when last seen and has first run since leaving Gavin Cromwell. Claims.

3 ACCIDENTAL REBEL (63) (BF) 95963-5724 6 11-11 | 74.8kg

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland H. Morgan (7lb/3kg) Offered plenty to work on when runner-up at Leopardstown on handicap debut over Christmas, but was well below that effort last time and needs to bounce back from same mark.

4 CAPPUCCINO MAN (IRE) (147) (C) t 966-8017088 9 11-4 | 71.7kg

Oliver McKiernan, Ireland B. Browne (5lb/2kg) Shaped as if back in form on handicap chase debut at Galway back in October, a bad mistake at final fence ending all chance. May need the run switching back over timber after 5 months off.

5 HELL ON EARTH (IRE) (15) s 980-5675025 6 11-4 | 71.7kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Davy Russell Had shaped well on his penultimate start when runner-up, but well below that effort up 4 lb last time and the cheekpieces now go on to try eke out a bit more of improvement.

6 SILK WORM (IRE) (29) 9421625 5 11-4 | 71.7kg Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland Mr S. F. O’Keeffe (5lb/2kg) Lightly-raced bumper winner back in October. Bit below hurdling debut effort when fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f) 4 weeks ago, but remains with potential on handicap debut.

7 BENEFIT NORTH (IRE) (20) h+t 984/45-6407F 9 11-2 | 70.8kg Colin A. McBratney, Ireland Denis O’Regan Plenty of respectable efforts this term, including when fourth at Punchestown earlier this year. Yet to be asked for effort when falling heavily last time. Each-way claims.

8 BREAD AND BUTTER (IRE) (15) 96000062 5 11-1 | 70.3kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Jonathan Moore Lightly-raced maiden who stepped up on previous runs when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 15 days ago. May progress again.

9 ODDS OR EVENS (IRE) (19) (BF) t 74070-703 6 11-0 | 69.9kg A. J. Martin, Ireland S. D. Torrens (7lb/3kg) Little impact in six runs so far over obstacles, albeit his best effort came last time on handicap chase debut when left with plenty to do finishing a running on third. Makes handicap hurdle debut.

10 MY PEGGY (IRE) (20) 890050-1290 8 10-13 | 69.4kg Noel C. Kelly, Ireland J. S. McGarvey First run since leaving N. Hynds when seventeenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Readily passed over.

11 KILMURRY (IRE) (68) 1000603-074 6 10-11 | 68.5kg N. Madden, Ireland Niall Madden Caught the eye on penultimate start and again shaped well when fourth at Fairyhouse earlier this year. He remains capable of better, and merits consideration.

12 COUSIN HARRY (IRE) (29) 9867F680FP 5 10-10 | 68.0kg P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J. P. O’Sullivan (7lb/3kg) Little impact over hurdles in 6 starts so far, including failing to complete in handicaps on last 2 efforts. Easy to look elsewhere.

13 SEVERUS ALEXANDER (IRE) (20) t 997B704 4 10-9 | 67.6kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J. B. Kane (5lb/2kg) Promising sort. Left previous efforts behind on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O’Brien when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Leopardstown 20 days ago. Step up in trip will suit.

14 FASSBENDER (IRE) (28) t 9263038 4 10-8 | 67.1kg Mark McNiff, Ireland Philip Enright Just a handful of runs over timber to date, never involved in handicap at Naas last time. Consistency not his strong point and likely that he’ll find a few too good.

15 DESSIE DESCHAMPS (IRE) (19) t 6300-P07 7 10-6 | 66.2kg Colin A. McBratney, Ireland A. W. Short (3lb/1kg) Little impact in 4 starts over hurdles so far, never landing a blow at Navan last time. Interesting to see what the market makes of him on handicap debut.

RESERVES

16 ALL CLASS (FR) (20) 930089 5 10-6 | 66.2kg Patrick Griffin, Ireland Reserve No impact in four starts over hurdles to date, including on handicap debut last time. RESERVE.

17 DREAL DEAL (IRE) (18) t 76000088 5 10-6 | 66.2kg Ronan M. P. McNally, Ireland Reserve Lightly-raced maiden. Tailed off in all six starts over hurdles and a toungue tie now goes on. Easy to look elsewhere. RESERVE.

18 NATURAL BREEZE (IRE) (43) 62U-6700 5 10-5 | 65.8kg P. J. Rothwell, Ireland Reserve Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tailed off in three starts over hurdles and makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS (3 RESERVES)

BETTING FORECAST:6-1 Bread And Butter, 13-2 Severus Alexander, 15-2 Accidental Rebel, 10-1 Odds Or Evens, 10-1 Silk Worm, 11-1 Kilmurry, 11-1 Hell On Earth, 12-1 Walking In Memphis, 18-1 Benefit North, 25-1 Cappuccino Man, 28-1 Dollar Value, 33-1 Fassbender, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:SEVERUS ALEXANDER left previous efforts in this sphere well behind on handicap/yard debut for Gavin Cromwell, keeping on having been forced to switch late on. He’s taken to improve again, with the step up in trip sure to suit. Kilmurry is threatening to come good soon so warrants plenty of respect, ahead of the selection’s stablemate Bread And Butter and Hell On Earth.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SEVERUS ALEXANDER (IRE) 2. KILMURRY (IRE) 3. BREAD AND BUTTER (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Take A Turn 5-11-11 11-1 Gordon Elliott Keith Donoghue 12 2018 Isodon 6-11-8 9-2 Gordon Elliott Katie O’Farrell (7) 9 2017 Andratx 4-9-10 7-1 Mark McNiff Andrew Ring (3) 11 2016 The Way It Works 6-11-2 9-2jf Mark McNiff Davy Russell 11 2015 Feel The Air 5-10-9 9-1 Mark McNiff D. R. Fox (3) 15

SMART STATS:2 Gordon Elliott’s number of winners in past 9 runnings. (saddles: HELL ON EARTH)4 Mark McNiff’s number of winners in past 9 runnings. (saddles: FASSBENDER)£16.64 Gavin Patrick Cromwell’s profit to a £1 level stake with hurdling favourites

(saddles: BREAD AND BUTTER)

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2.40 RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE 4yo+ (Rated 80-109) €12,000 2¼m165y (3770 Metres)

RACE 3

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Even

1 THE RED MENACE (IRE) (140) (C) b 9656513418 6 11-12 | 75.3kg

Noel Meade, Ireland E. Walsh (7lb/3kg) Added to the tally (in first time blinkers) at Galway (22.5f) in October but seemingly stretched by the longer trip when well held eighth in Cork National (28f) thereafter. Back from a break here.

2 JIMMIL (IRE) (8) 955-67U41 6 11-10 | 74.4kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Jonathan Moore Low-mileage 7-y-o who confirmed his opening mark a lenient one when off the mark at Navan (3m) 8 days ago. Likely he’ll stay further and he remains with untapped potential.

3 GUN DIGGER (IRE) (21) b+t 100P-3PPP0P1 8 11-9 | 73.9kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Gavin Peter Brouder (7lb/3kg) Large part of the season a disappointment but capitalised on falling mark (in refitted blinkers) to score at Leopardstown (21f) 3 weeks ago. 4 lb higher and no forlorn hope if arriving in same form.

4 GENERAL PRINCIPLE (IRE) (14) (D) b+t 96PFP-PP844 11 11-8 | 73.5kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Mr S. F. O’Keeffe (5lb/2kg) Had his big day when landing 2018 Irish National from an 8 lb higher mark. Form distinctly mixed subsequently but highlighted he’s back in good heart when fourth in Leinster National 2 weeks ago.

5 ROCKY’S SILVER (IRE) (33) s 9517-85161P 7 11-7 | 73.0kg James Daniel Dullea, Ireland D. E. Mullins Steadily progressive 7-y-o who enhanced good strike rate when successful at Punchestown (25.5f) on penultimate start. However, seemingly caught out by revised mark last time.

6 AMAULINO (FR) (19) (CD) s+t 9377411P-70 7 11-6 | 72.6kg R. K. Watson, Ireland Patrick O’Hanlon (7lb/3kg) Career-best display when landing this race 12 months ago from an 8 lb higher mark. Very lightly raced since but likely his Navan hurdles spin will have put him spot on for this.

7 CHEB DE KERVINIOU (FR) (14) t 9832-842332 10 11-6 | 72.6kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Rachael Blackmore 10-y-o who tasted success 3 times over fences in his native France. Hard to knock his efforts in defeat upon joining present stable, second at Punchestown latest and he should continue to run well.

8 ITS ALL GUESSWORK (IRE) (32) t 97221F30-P9 8 11-5 | 72.1kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Davy Russell In process of running well when falling in Munster National back in 2018 but confined to just 4 starts over fences/hurdles since. However, air of unfinished business about him in this sphere.

9 OUT SAM (11) v+t 9752FP3063 11 11-5 | 72.1kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Mr J. J. Codd Showed what he can do when landing the 2018 Cork Grand National. Typically, his efforts have been mixed more recently, though he wasn’t disgraced when third in X-Country at Cheltenham last week.

10 IFYOUCATCHMENOW (IRE) (33) (D) 962142-5481 7 11-4 | 71.7kg

W. P. Mullins, Ireland P. Townend Fairly useful hurdler who arrives on the back of a career-best success over fences at Punchestown (28.3f) last month. Unexposed as a stayer and one to consider.

11 SPACE CADET (IRE) (14) b 90PP/0P-4PF5 10 11-4 | 71.7kg Gearoid O’Loughlin, Ireland Mr B. W. Harvey (7lb/3kg) Boasts good placed efforts in competitive, big field handicaps in recent seasons but he hasn’t looked a winner in waiting in a handful of starts for present yard this season.

12 CALL THE TAXIE (IRE) (21) 85FP223/5PP 9 11-3 | 71.2kg P. J. Rothwell, Ireland H. Morgan (7lb/3kg) Largely consistent for Ellmarie Holden but hard to enthuse over either start for new yard of late and others make greater appeal.

13 POORMANS HILL (IRE) (284) (CD) b+t 85P7/4007-50 9 11-3 | 71.2kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland K. Brogan (7lb/3kg) Career best when landing this race in 2018 but his record has been more miss than hit since and he arrives here with a 9-month absence to defy.

14 CAPPACURRY ZAK (IRE) (19) s 974/82P-P131 11 11-1 | 70.3kg L. Young, Ireland R. P. Treacy (3lb/1kg) Won veterans’ event at Limerick in December and arrives here having tasted success again at Navan (3m) 3 weeks ago. Career-high mark to defy in a stronger affair now but he’s clearly in rude health.

15 COASTAL TIEP (FR) (56) t 972/52P43-53 8 11-0 | 69.9kg Stuart Crawford, Ireland J. J. Slevin Each of his 3 career victories came in small-field affairs for Paul Nicholls. Some creditable efforts in defeat for present stable but others appeal more for win purposes.

RESERVES

16 BIDDY THE BOSS (IRE) (70) t 95P-P59021P 7 11-0 | 69.9kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Reserve Turned in a career best when just holding Cheb De Kerviniou at Fairyhouse (25f) on New Year’s Day. Caught out by sloppy jumping at Punchestown next time. Reserve 1.

17 VICTORIA BAY (IRE) (24) (C) s 9552205732 7 11-0 | 69.9kg Colin Bowe, Ireland Reserve Hurdles/chase winner who ran well when second behind a very well-handicapped one at Clonmel (20f) last month. However, that was a small-field affair and more to do in this environment. Reserve 2.

18 AH LITTLELUCK (IRE) (14) t 97PFP43P5P 10 11-0 | 69.9kg T. Gibney, Ireland Reserve Poor jumping never far away with him and he merely added to his patchy record when pulled up in the Leinster National last time out. Others rate stronger Reserve 3.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS (3 RESERVES)

BETTING FORECAST:13-2 Ifyoucatchmenow, 7-1 Gun Digger, 7-1 Cheb De Kerviniou, 11-1 Jimmil, 12-1 Cappacurry Zak, 12-1 General Principle, 14-1 Out Sam, 16-1 Its All Guesswork, 16-1 The Red Menace, 16-1 Rocky’s Silver, 18-1 Coastal Tiep, 18-1 Amaulino, 22-1 Space Cadet, 22-1 Poormans Hill, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Gordon Elliott typically holds a strong hand in a race like this and it may pay to take a chance on his ITS ALL GUESSWORK. Very lightly raced in recent seasons, there is undoubtedly an air of unfinished business about him over fences, and recent hurdles exploits ought to have put him spot on for a tilt at this. Stablemate Cheb de Kerviniou, Ifyoucatchmenow and veteran Out Sam head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ITS ALL GUESSWORK (IRE) 2. CHEB DE KERVINIOU (FR) 3. IFYOUCATCHMENOW (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Amaulino 6-10-10 8-1 R. K. Watson Andrew Ring 9 2018 Poormans Hill 7-10-9 11-4f Gordon Elliott J. W. Kennedy 10 2017 Anseanachai Cliste 9-9-10 8-1 S. McConville D. Robinson (5) 12 2016 Federici 7-11-0 7-1 Enda Bolger A. P. Heskin 11 2015 Riverside City 6-10-4 9-1 Gordon Elliott Davy Condon 10

SMART STATS:2 Gordon Elliott’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 6 runners

saddles: GUN DIGGER)£44.25 James Daniel Dullea’s profit to a £1 level stake with only one runner on the

card (chases) (saddles: ROCKY’S SILVER)23% Gordon Elliott’s strike rate at DOWNPATRICK since the start of the 2014/15

season (saddles: GUN DIGGER, CHEB DE KERVINIOU, ITS ALL GUESSWORK, OUT SAM, GENERAL PRINCIPLE and POORMANS HILL)

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3.10 RANDOX ULSTER NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE 5yo+ €50,000 3½m120y (5740 Metres)

RACE 4

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Strong

1 BLUE EMPYREAN (IRE) (20) (C) s 92P800-307P 10 12-0 | 76.2kg R. K. Watson, Ireland Denis O’Regan Thirteen runs since last win in 2018. Respectable third at Punchestown on return in October but poor efforts 3 starts since.

2 CANADIAN STEEL (IRE) (28) (C) t 9043112480 11 12-0 | 76.2kg Noel C. Kelly, Ireland Mr O. McGill (7lb/3kg) Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. Well held last 2 starts 5 months apart and back over fences now.

3 DA BABA ELEPHANT (IRE) (19) t 95111-P0P7P 11 12-0 | 76.2kg Ronan M. P. McNally, Ireland D. E. Mullins Took a step back in the right direction when seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Punchestown and might have needed the run after 5 months off at Navan next time. Not one to be writing off yet.

4 SOLAR HEAT (IRE) (8) 9044319P54 11 11-13 | 75.7kg Mrs D. A. Love, Ireland P. E. Corbett Unreliable sort. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. Out of depth over fences last 2 starts but this more suitable.

5 GOLDEN SUNSET (20) 930-792UP17 7 11-12 | 75.3kg N. Madden, Ireland S. D. Torrens (7lb/3kg) Some improvement when off the mark at Down Royal in January. Bad error ended his chances at Leopardstown next time and remains of interest.

6 CANIWILLYEGIVEME (IRE) (86) 883282/0P-PP 11 11-10 | 74.4kg James Andrew Fahey, Ireland A. P. Kelly (7lb/3kg) Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs and no form since 2018.

7 WHYDAH (20) s 880U80907F 6 11-10 | 74.4kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Mr S. F. O’Keeffe (5lb/2kg) Modest hurdler. Yet convince over fences so far though was in contention for a long way when falling at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap chase debut.

8 CALL OF THE LOON (IRE) (29) 6463/781-P99 9 11-9 | 73.9kg D. J. Ryan, Ireland Philip Enright Modest winner at 25f over hurdles. Well held both starts over fences and opening mark in this sphere looks high enough.

9 STOUGHAN CROSS (IRE) (5) t 891-P70561P 11 11-9 | 73.9kg T. Gibney, Ireland Oakley Brown (7lb/3kg) Unreliable sort. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in February but pulled up next time. Back over fences now but 10 lb higher in this sphere.

10 CAPTURE THE DRAMA (IRE) (45) 894P7794P4 12 11-7 | 73.0kg Aengus King, Ireland Mr E. Mahon (7lb/3kg) Unreliable type. Best effort for a while when fourth at Fairyhouse but merely underlined inconsistency next 2 starts.

11 THE TRIGGER (IRE) (33) 1007F-900983 11 11-7 | 73.0kg

Ronan M. P. McNally, Ireland E. Walsh (7lb/3kg) Capable when on-song and latest third at Musselburgh was a very good effort. On a good mark if backing that up.

12 YEATS MARDY (18) 885-56765P0 7 11-4 | 71.7kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Jonathan Moore Long-standing maiden who ran no sort of race on debut for this yard after 7 months off at Clonmel 18 days ago.

13 DRUMMULLAGH ROCKY (IRE) (54) t 9157695-1P9 11 11-3 | 71.2kg Sean McParlan, Ireland Mr N. McParlan (5lb/2kg) Winner at Down Royal on reappearance on Boxing Day but dropped away tamely both starts since and questions to answer now.

14 MASH POTATO (IRE) (54) 9406417058 10 10-13 | 69.4kg J. G. Cosgrave, Ireland A. W. Short (3lb/1kg) Mixed record this season but did win at Cartmel in August for Noel Kelly. Below par both starts for James Black and has changed yards again.

15 LISNAGREGGAN (IRE) (54) 77B5/4U56-P7 11 10-8 | 67.1kg S. Wilson, Ireland Mr N. Gault (7lb/3kg) Multiple point winner. Well held both starts this season but on a good mark on the pick of his form starting out for a new yard.

RESERVES

16 SHANKLYS DAWN (IRE) (54) (CD) s+t 628P0P9750 9 9-12 | 62.6kg P. J. Rothwell, Ireland Reserve C&D winner but no form since winning at Tramore in May. RESERVE.

17 KILDERRY PRINCE (IRE) (54) (C) t 840P4P14-6P 12 9-12 | 62.6kg A. J. McNamara, Ireland Reserve Winner at Tramore last winter but well held both starts in January after 11 months. RESERVE.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS (2 RESERVES)

BETTING FORECAST:5-1 Golden Sunset, 6-1 The Trigger, 10-1 Whydah, 12-1 Drummullagh Rocky, 12-1 Canadian Steel, 12-1 Capture The Drama, 14-1 Solar Heat, 16-1 Da Baba Elephant, 16-1 Stoughan Cross, 20-1 Yeats Mardy, 22-1 Mash Potato, 22-1 Call of The Loon, 22-1 Lisnagreggan, 25-1 Blue Empyrean, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:THE TRIGGER bounced back to form with an excellent third at Musselburgh last month and is on good mark if backing that up. Golden Sunset is worth another chance to build on his win at Down Royal and is next best, while Da Baba Elephant hasn’t had a clear shot at his racing this season and isn’t one to be writing off yet.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. THE TRIGGER (IRE) 2. GOLDEN SUNSET 3. DA BABA ELEPHANT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Slemish 9-11-6 7-2 J. T. R. Dreaper Mr J. J. Codd 9 2018 Shanklys Dawn 7-9-11 7-1 P. J. Rothwell A. W. Short (5) 9 2017 Merrion Row 9-10-9 8-1 P. J. Rothwell D. E. Mullins 6 2016 Le Grand Chene 10-11-6 9-4f Gordon Elliott B. J. Cooper 7

SMART STATS:2 P. J. Rothwell’s number of winners in past 4 runnings. (saddles: SHANKLYS

DAWN)£54.00 Aengus King’s profit to a £1 level stake with only one runner on the card

(chases) (saddles: CAPTURE THE DRAMA)21% Mrs J. Harrington’s strike rate in spring (saddles: WHYDAH)

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3.40 TOTE SUPPORTING DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE HANDICAP CHASE 5yo+ (Rated 0-102) €11,000 2m3f55y (3870 Metres)RACE 5

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 CASTLEBAWN (IRE) b 90 6 12-2 | 77.1kg Colin A. McBratney, Ireland Mr C. A. Hughes (7lb/3kg) Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Brass Monkey (winner up to 23f, by Craigsteel). Maiden pointer, third last twice (latest Feb 22). Blinkered.

2 COMPLETE SIZING (FR) (73) 964F 8 12-2 | 77.1kg J. T. R. Dreaper, Ireland Mr J. J. Codd Multiple point winner, second in that sphere last time. Needs to brush up his jumping (fell in one of these at Clonmel 2 months ago).

3 DANJAMAN (IRE) (15) s 87U87 7 12-2 | 77.1kg R. K. Watson, Ireland Mr Finian Maguire (3lb/1kg) Point winner but continues to show little under Rules. Cheekpieces go on.

4 GENERAL RYAN (IRE) 88 6 12-2 | 77.1kg R. P. Rath, Ireland Mr N. Moore (7lb/3kg) Scorpion gelding. Half-brother to modest 3m hurdle winner Uisce Ur. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Our Eric. Runner-up once from 5 starts in points.

5 GETZIE (IRE) (1013) 790/ 8 12-2 | 77.1kg Ms Claire O’Connell, Ireland Mr P. C. Bannon (7lb/3kg) Off mark in points at seventh attempt earlier this month. Well beaten in maiden hurdle only previous start under Rules in summer 2017.

6 HANDY HEADON (IRE) (324) 88F 8 12-2 | 77.1kg P. M. Quinlan, Ireland Mr D. G. Lavery (3lb/1kg) Fell in Punchestown hunter chase in May. Second in a point last time having won one before that.

7 HEYDOUR (IRE) (246) 10008/3332-27 7 12-2 | 77.1kg John J. Costello, Ireland Mr C. J. Costello (7lb/3kg) Won on point debut 36 days ago and sets a good standard on previous jumps exploits for Mick Channon.

8 KILGOREY (IRE) (73) 79F 6 12-2 | 77.1kg W. P. Murphy, Ireland Mr S. Connor (7lb/3kg) Winning pointer, third last time. Fell in similar event to this at Clonmel in January.

9 ON THE SOD (IRE) 93 8 12-2 | 77.1kg David Christie, Ireland Mr R. James (7lb/3kg) Won all 3 starts in points, latest Feb 22. Has to be respected.

10 WELL BILL (IRE) b+t 88 9 12-2 | 77.1kg R. K. Watson, Ireland Mr D. J. McConville (7lb/3kg) Dual-winning pointer, including latest start (Mar 7). Tongue tie/blinkers on.

11 AMARILLO ROSE (IRE) (372) 75327527/0P- 8 11-9 | 73.9kg Liam Lennon, Ireland Mr T. Reilly (7lb/3kg) Went the wrong way over hurdles and brought down on latter start in points last time.

12 HOLYCROSS LITO (IRE) (73) t 89335/8-45P 10 11-9 | 73.9kg Sean McParlan, Ireland Mr N. McParlan (5lb/2kg) Multiple point winner but pulled up when fancied for one of these at Clonmel at the start of the year.

13 LONGHOUSE MUSIC (720) (BF) t 88U5859PP5/ 11 11-9 | 73.9kg S. Curling, Ireland Mr E. Mahon (7lb/3kg) Has won 20 of 36 starts in points, including latest one, but usually falls plenty short under Rules.

13 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-2 Heydour, 4-1 Complete Sizing, 11-2 On The Sod, 12-1 Castlebawn, 14-1 Holycross Lito, 20-1 Longhouse Music, 20-1 Well Bill, 25-1 General Ryan, 25-1 Handy Headon, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:HEYDOUR made a successful pointing debut recently and sets a good standard on his previous NH form for Mick Channon. On The Sod is 3-3 in points and has to be respected on his first crack at one of these. Well Bill is also considered.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. HEYDOUR (IRE) 2. ON THE SOD (IRE) 3. WELL BILL (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Billaway 7-12-0 10-11f W. P. Mullins Mr P. W. Mullins 10 2018 Timewaitsfornoone 6-12-0 4-6f Alan Fleming Mr M. J. O’Hare (5) 5 2017 Clondaw Frisby 8-12-0 5-1 J. G. Cosgrave Mr M. J. O’Hare (5) 11 2016 Chosen Dream 8-12-0 6-1 Graham McKeever Mr M. J. O’Hare (5) 9 2015 Lord Fingal 7-12-0 5-2 J. T. R. Dreaper Mr S. Clements (5) 6

SMART STATS:51 The number of OSCAR (IRE)’s progeny that have won on chase debut (Sires:

WELL BILL)

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4.10 BOARDSMILL SIRES MAIDEN HUNTERS CHASE 5yo+ €10,000 2m7f100y (4720 Metres)

RACE 6

Going: Soft (Soft to heavy in places)

Downpatrick is a narrow, right-handed track with a circuit of around eleven furlongs. This is not a track for a long-striding horse, given the numerous undulations and turns. There are six fences to a circuit of the chase course, with the last two close together before the uphill home straight of over a furlong.

Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 BALLELA TO MILAN (IRE) 72 5 12-2 | 77.1kg J. G. Cosgrave, Ireland Mr D. G. Lavery (3lb/1kg) First foal, dam (h78), maiden hurdler (stayed 19f), closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stays 21f) Halsafari out of very smart hurdler around 2½m Solerina.

2 BALLYADAM (IRE) (35) (BF) 1003 5 12-2 | 77.1kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Mr J. J. Codd £330,000 4-y-o, Fame And Glory gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2½m chase winner Legal Eyes. Failed to land the odds on bumper debut last month but still shaped well in third.

3 FIDJI EMERY (FR) (35) s 7190 5 12-2 | 77.1kg

Gordon Elliott, Ireland Ms Lisa O’Neill In good hands but little in the way of promise after 2 starts. Cheekpieces fitted.

4 FOUGO (IRE) 70 5 12-2 | 77.1kg Mrs Caroline McCaldin, Ireland Mr N. McParlan (5lb/2kg) €3,200 3-y-o, Le Fou gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Circe’s Island. Pulled up sole start in points

5 I DON’T GET IT (IRE) (33) 7008P 6 12-2 | 77.1kg Neill McCluskey, Ireland Gearoid Patrick Brouder (7lb/3kg) Looks limited on early evidence.

6 KEMPSTONE (IRE) (20) 717 5 12-2 | 77.1kg Stuart Crawford, Ireland Mr B. G. Crawford (7lb/3kg) Scorpion gelding. Dam maiden bumper/hurdler, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 3¼m) Mendip Express. Dropped away on debut at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago.

7 MAX FLAMINGO (IRE) (8) 700 5 12-2 | 77.1kg Francis Casey, Ireland Mr T. Reilly (7lb/3kg) Kalanisi gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Flamingo’s Court. Dam unraced. Always behind in a maiden hurdles at Navan last week.

8 MY WINGS (IRE) (8) t 700-700 6 12-2 | 77.1kg Neill McCluskey, Ireland Mr A. Casement (7lb/3kg) No sign of ability in bumpers or over hurdles. Tongue tie reached for.

9 OSCAR THYNE (IRE) (17) 7344 5 12-2 | 77.1kg

Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Mr J. Dunne (7lb/3kg) €48,000 3-y-o, half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Up For Review. Shaped quite well when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Navan last month and also occupied same spot in a bumper at Thurles.

10 YOUSAYITBEST (IRE) 78 5 12-2 | 77.1kg

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland Mr P. W. Mullins €25,000 3-y-o, £220,000 4-y-o. First foal, dam unraced sister to useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sraid Padraig. Won sole start in points (Nov 3).

11 BALLELA STORM (IRE) 71 6 11-9 | 73.9kg J. G. Cosgrave, Ireland Mr R. McLeigh (7lb/3kg) September Storm mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Clues And Arrows and modest hurdler/chaser Banna Beach, stayed 2¾m. Off mark in points at sixth attempt, but that was in April.

12 LARGY PRINCESS (IRE) (76) 7323 7 11-9 | 73.9kg Stuart Crawford, Ireland Dylan Johnston (7lb/3kg) Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Harbour Pilot. Maiden pointer but offered plenty to work on when runner-up in a Carlisle bumper. Modest effort over hurdles since.

13 OLDTOWN ANNIE (IRE) 70 5 11-9 | 73.9kg W. J. Bryson, Ireland Mr P. G. McGuigan (7lb/3kg) Half-sister to fair 2½m hurdle winner Ben Arthur (by Marienbard), stays 3m, dam winning pointer. Maiden pointer, fell latest (April 2019).

14 THE BANGER DOYLE (IRE) h 71 4 11-4 | 71.7kg R. K. Watson, Ireland Patrick O’Hanlon (7lb/3kg) Windsor Knot gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Sebastopol. Wears hood.

15 AODHAN MAY (IRE) (36) 71076 4 10-11 | 68.5kg Charles Byrnes, Ireland Mr P. Byrnes (7lb/3kg) Bit more like it when sixth at Gowran last month but plenty more required.

15 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-6 Ballyadam, 11-2 Yousayitbest, 16-1 Oscar Thyne, 18-1 Largy Princess, 25-1 Ballela To Milan, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A tilt at the Champion Bumper was shelved following BALLYADAM’s odds-on reversal at Navan last month, but this expensive point recruit should make no mistake this time. Yousayitbest also fetched plenty following a win between the flags and he may give Gordon Elliott’s charge most to think about.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. BALLYADAM (IRE) 2. YOUSAYITBEST (IRE) 3. LARGY PRINCESS (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Multifactorial 5-12-0 5-6f Gordon Elliott Ms Lisa O’Neill 5 2018 Getareason 5-12-0 4-6f W. P. Mullins Mr P. W. Mullins 5 2017 Dawn Shadow 5-11-7 9-2 Mrs D. A. Love Mr A. Murphy (7) 7 2016 Mr Antolini 6-12-0 9-2 Garrett James Power Mr D. L. Queally (3) 7 2015 Celldomfed 5-12-0 12-1 Adrian Maguire Mr Finian Maguire (7) 8

SMART STATS:23% Gordon Elliott’s strike rate at DOWNPATRICK since the start of the 2014/15

season (saddles: FIDJI EMERY and BALLYADAM)20% Gordon Elliott’s strike rate with horses running in bumpers over 2m1f (saddles:

FIDJI EMERY and BALLYADAM)47% Mr J. J. Codd’s strike rate on favourites in bumpers (rides: BALLYADAM)

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4.40 MOLSON COORS (PRO/AM) I.N.H. FLAT 4, 5, 6 and 7yo €10,000 2m1f65y (3480 Metres)

RACE 7