16:18 Downpatrick (NI) 09 Aug 2026
J Murdoch Contracts Maiden Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €7,200 - 7 ran
started quickly and made all, soon clear, reduced advantage 2nd, narrow lead when not fluent 6th, mistake next, not fluent 2 out, pushed along before last, ridden after last and pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leaders, took keen hold, jumped right 1st, 3rd halfway, not fluent 3 out, pushed along next, switched left approaching last where went 2nd, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on well, held
tracked leader, not fluent jumping, slight mistake 4th, close 2nd when mistake 6th, slight mistake next and 2 out, pushed along in 3rd when mistake last, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards
tracked leaders on inner, slow and slightly hampered 1st, 6th halfway, jumped left 6th, 4th when jumped left 2 out, soon pushed along, no impression when mistake last, ridden after last, kept on one pace
held up in rear, slight mistake 5th, pushed along in 5th and no impression after 2 out, mistake last, weakened
tracked leaders, towards rear when mistake 4th, 4th halfway, mistake 6th, raced wide when mistake next, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
held up towards rear, 5th halfway, slightly hampered 6th, not fluent next and soon pushed along, dropped to rear 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £10.08 (7, 8) |
| Win | £5.00 (7) |
| Place | £1.70 (7), £1.30 (8) |
| Exacta | £10.30 (7, 8) |
| Trifecta | £26.30 (7, 8, 6) |
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Replay: 16:18 Downpatrick 9th Aug 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 6 | Dramatic License | 5 | 11 4 | - | 324-347 | 19 days | S R B Crawford (40 miles) | J J Slevin | 6/ 1 | 5:22.80 | |
| 2024 | Good | 11 | Step Out | 5 | 11 4 | - | 20-22U2 | 28 days | S R B Crawford (40 miles) | J J Slevin | 2/ 1 | 5:21.60 | |
| 2023 | Good - Yielding | 9 | Invictus World | 5 | 11 12 | - | 4217-4 | 100 days | Gerald Quinn (40 miles) | Mr N McParlan | 5/ 1 | 5:23.10 | |
| 2022 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Rexem | 5 | 11 12 | - | 12-313 | 8 days | J C McConnell (103 miles) | Simon Torrens | 5/ 6 | 5:19.90 | |
| 2021 | Yielding | 9 | Ruler Of Dubai | 7 | 11 6 | - | 723-939 | 38 days | L Young (209 miles) | Ryan Treacy | 20/ 1 | 5:22.10 | |
| 2020 | Good | 11 | It Takes Time | 6 | 10 13 | - | 4540-50 | 8 days | K Smith (103 miles) | Conor Orr | 40/ 1 | 5:22.30 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 7 | Summer Hill | 6 | 11 4 | - | 95762P | 1 day | J P Ryan (209 miles) | Hugh Morgan | 13/ 8 | 5:24.90 | |
| 2018 | Yielding | 6 | Eclat Des Mottes | 4 | 11 1 | - | 3 | 314 days | W P Mullins (158 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 7 | 5:29.80 | |
| 2017 | Good | 6 | Mischievious Max | 4 | 11 6 | - | 531342 | 17 days | J P O'Brien (174 miles) | J J Slevin | 5/ 2 | 5:34.20 | |
| 2016 | Good | 9 | Sam King | 7 | 11 4 | - | U45-317 | 17 days | T M Walsh (131 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 4 | 5:43.10 | |
| 2015 | Good | 8 | Westerner Lady | 5 | 11 5 | - | 33-61 | 33 days | W P Mullins (158 miles) | Paul Townend | 5/ 4 | 5:49.30 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 6 | Big Kern | 6 | 11 12 | - | 22-2112 | 27 days | B R Hamilton (151 miles) | Paul Townend | 6/ 4 | 6:12.60 | |
| 2013 | Good | 10 | Little King Robin | 5 | 10 11 | - | 146-852 | 23 days | C Bowe (186 miles) | Mark Walsh | 11/ 2 | 5:49.70 | |
| 2012 | Good to Firm | 9 | Definite Ridge | 5 | 11 4 | - | 88976-0 | 36 days | E J O'Grady (209 miles) | Niall Madden | 20/ 1 | 6:03.80 | |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 10 | Luna Runner | 6 | 11 7 | - | 140-568 | 37 days | Colm Murphy (186 miles) | Mikey Fogarty | 16/ 1 | 5:49.00 | |
| 2010 | Good | 11 | Turner Brown | 6 | 11 4 | - | 28-4222 | 9 days | M O'Hare (56 miles) | Ms K Walsh | 9/ 10 | 5:47.10 | |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 14 | Corporate Account | 5 | 11 4 | - | 879-43 | 17 days | C F Swan (209 miles) | Davy Russell | 11/ 2 | 5:31.90 | |
| 2008 | Good | 13 | Caltra Royale | 6 | 10 13 | - | FP2-173 | 17 days | C Byrnes (219 miles) | Mr M Fahey | 2/ 1 | 5:38.10 | |
| 2007 | Soft | 15 | Lace Your Boots | 6 | 11 4 | - | 07U-622 | 23 days | C F Swan (209 miles) | D J Casey | 8/ 11 | 5:37.20 | |
| 2006 | Good | 11 | Yoursomethinelse | 5 | 10 13 | - | 808-4 | 28 days | F J Lacy (159 miles) | P W Flood | 14/ 1 | 5:33.50 |
