Downpatrick
Tomorrow, September 20, 2024Hurdle2m1f
Verdict
Verdict
SANDYMAN was bang there until clouting the final flight here last time and it's surely only a matter of time before he's winning a handicap hurdle for John McConnell. Init Together, last-time-out course scorer Portnacoo and British raider Finn Russell may give him most to think about.
Sandyman
Init Together
Portnacoo
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 4. PortnacooJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Harry Smyth, IrelandF: 0PP79-651
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this season. 15/2, improved to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f, good) 25 days ago. Respected despite a 9 lb rise. 
15. Finn RussellJ: Charlie ToddT: Ian WilliamsF: 856-2- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictFair Flat winner. Third of 16 in classified event (11/1) at Doncaster (8f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Creditable on last hurdle outing. Respected British raider.- 3. SandymanJ: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, IrelandF: 008/4-5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictPromising individual. 2/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, shaped better than result when fifth of 10 in C&D handicap (good) 40 days ago, upsides when bad mistake last. Considered. - 11. Init TogetherJ: L. A. McKennaT: Seamus Fahey, IrelandF: 09/72
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictVery good second of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at this C&D (good) 25 days ago, no match for winner. Expected to be bang there. 
6. The Empty KettelJ: J. J. SlevinT: Garrett James Power, IrelandF: 400-047- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictBelow form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
7. PortarlingtonJ: J. P. ShinnickT: David Kenneth Budds, IrelandF: 7/FF30-600- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
Verdict14/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago, never travelling well.
8. Princess PreskinaJ: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 00-70- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 10/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good) 2 days ago. Trainer going well.
5. King In LoveJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Sean Aherne, IrelandF: 87-888- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago.
14. Special ProtectorJ: H. MorganT: Eoin Doyle, IrelandF: 007/09-P59- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictTongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time over jumps.
10. Head For HomeJ: Phillip EnrightT: Oliver McKiernan, IrelandF: 700- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 67
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 40/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) 67 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
9. MoneynabaneJ: Keith DonoghueT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, IrelandF: P00-90407- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, good) 25 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Visor on 1st time.
2. Single EditionJ: Sean FlanaganT: Nigel Slevin, IrelandF: 48326/0-07- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictTongue strap on for 1st time in this code, last of 7 in claiming hurdle (9/1) at Sligo (17.8f, soft) 43 days ago.
13. Ben VrackieJ: D. E. MullinsT: Mrs C. O'Leary, IrelandF: 588P/7800- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
Verdict16/1, tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good) 2 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
1. Dark VoyagerJ: K. C. SextonT: Aidan Melia, IrelandF: 04/P64-0P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 57
Verdict40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 57 days ago, behind when pulled up between last 2. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Anthony McCann.
12. Ar Nos Na GaoitheJ: J. P. O'SullivanT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 0-00U0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 125/1) 16 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
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