16:28 Downpatrick (NI) 18 Sep 2026
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
4YO plus
Winner €9,000 - 12 ran
Good
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 13.3° - 17.6°
Rainfall: 1.51mm
Wind: 14.5 mph SW
Last Update: 18/09/2026 17:00
chased leaders, 4th at 5th, went 2nd after 4 out, led before 2 out, 4 lengths clear over last, stayed on well, eased last 50 yards
chased leaders, 7th at 5th, 4th before 4 out, improving 3rd 3 out, went 2nd when slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th when slow at 5th, 7th 4 out, 5th again 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace flat, 3rd close home
led, headed 4th, tracked leaders in 2nd until led again approaching 6th, mistake and headed 4 out, 4th and ridden 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace
mistake 1st, mid-division, 9th at 5th, 8th and ridden 4 out, some progress 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace flat
tracked leader in 2nd, led 4th, headed approaching 6th, led again 4 out, headed before 2 out, 3rd 2 out, soon no extra
towards rear, mistake 2nd, 9th 4 out, no impression before 3 out
chased leaders, 3rd at 5th, 5th 4 out, 6th and no extra 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th at 5th, lost place after 4 out, weakening 8th 3 out, soon no danger
mid-division, 8th at 5th, lost place before 4 out, soon weakened, no danger when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, 10th at 5th, 11th when slight mistake 4 out, soon weakened, no danger, pulled up before 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £17.50 (9, 11) |
| Win | £6.10 (9) |
| Place | £2.00 (9), £1.40 (11), £4.40 (1) |
| Exacta | £19.70 (9, 11) |
| Trifecta | £158.70 (9, 11, 1) |
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yielding | 11 | Mickey Cohen | 4 | 11 2 | - | 73-6343 | 23 days | N Meade (103 miles) | Donagh Meyler | 9/ 4 | 4:34.90 | |
| 2024 | Good | 11 | Someone's Wish | 4 | 11 2 | - | 024566 | 13 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 4/ 1 | 4:25.00 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 8 | Finnians Row | 7 | 11 12 | - | 447-450 | 87 days | D A McLoughlin (103 miles) | Conor Maxwell | 22/ 1 | 4:29.90 | |
| 2022 | Good - Yielding | 12 | Ingenious Stroke | 6 | 11 12 | - | 499-233 | 35 days | H De Bromhead (220 miles) | Rachael Blackmore | 10/ 3 | 4:17.70 | |
| 2021 | Yielding - Soft | 12 | Hurricane Georgie | 4 | 10 11 | - | 56322 | 18 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Jordan Gainford | 10/ 3 | 4:29.60 | |
| 2020 | Good | 12 | Itsalonglongroad | 6 | 12 0 | - | 5-88810 | 23 days | J C McConnell (103 miles) | Mark Bolger | 12/ 1 | 4:21.50 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 12 | Mohart | 7 | 11 12 | - | 5871-80 | 13 days | J Dullea (253 miles) | Phillip Enright | 14/ 1 | 4:31.20 | |
| 2018 | Good | 11 | Ard Na Carraig | 7 | 11 12 | - | U55730 | 13 days | O McKiernan (97 miles) | Barry Browne | 18/ 1 | 4:20.30 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2, 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | DNF | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 8 |
| 2019 | DNF | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 | 9 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 1f 165y | 4:14.90 |
