Downpatrick 08 May 2015

Going: Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)
 
 

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17:20 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Downe (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

2m 2f 50y

Winner €6,900 - 8 ran

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Unic De Bersy could easily prove too strong for these rivals if his jumping improves, but fingers have been burned when he has been turned over at odds-on twice and perhaps he is worth taking on. A chance is given to IBSEN, who has his first start for Gordon Elliott and is expected to improve for a change of scenery. All Day Long has failed to complete the last twice but might improve for the application of cheekpieces, while any market support for Young Dillon and Admiral Brian would be worth noting.

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17:50 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Living The Dream Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

2m 1f 172y

Winner €7,590 - 10 ran

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Last-start C&D winner FEEL THE AIR has improved on each start for these connections and might have more mileage for progression from a 7lb higher mark. Josephine Marcus, who travelled well before running out at Limerick, could be the biggest danger if first-time blinkers aid her concentration. Sultana Belle doesn't win often but should get on the premises again, and The Absent Mare showed definite promise on her first start for Gordon Elliot and might be more effective now switched back to hurdles. The shortlist is completed by Shershewill, who likes it at this track and might outperform her projected price.

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18:20 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Strictly At Downpatrick Races Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

2m 5f 110y

Winner €5,520 - 11 ran

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ENCORE UNE ANNEE produced by far her best performance since joining these connections when second at Wexford and can hopefully build on that from a 2lb higher mark. The consistent Kilcross Boy trailed her in third on that occasion, but shouldn't be too far away if maintaining his recent run of form. An Capall Mor failed to live up to market expectations on his first start for these connections at Perth, but the reapplication of blinkers might yield better results, and Redclue is worth a market check for a new yard following an encouraging display over fences at this venue in March.

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18:55 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Waltz From A Samba Maiden Hurdle

2m 5f 110y

Winner €6,900 - 12 ran

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SHAKE IT UP, a brother to Midlands National winner Goonyella, ran his best race under Rules when second at Limerick and will surely appreciate this stiffer test. Mystic Princess is feared most as she has been desperately unlucky to unseat her rider the last twice, but was a six-length runner-up at this track when last completing. Champoleon, Officer Cadet and Getting Late - the latter sporting cheekpieces for the first time - all represent leading connections but weren't at their best when last sighted, whereas News For Pascal was second at this venue in March and makes more obvious appeal.

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19:25 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Celebrity Judges Handicap Chase (0-102)

2m 7f

Winner €6,210 - 15 ran

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HALLS BRIDGE comfortably won a similar handicap over 2m6f at Tramore and a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Island Peak is 4lb better off for a three-length beating that day so everything points to another big run from from him, while Le Grand Chene will improve for his first run since joining Gordon Elliott and the booking of Bryan Cooper is certainly a positive. Waltz Legend and Mia's Anthem are others to note.

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20:00 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Frank Fitzsimmons Maiden Hunters Chase

2m 7f

Winner €5,520 - 7 ran

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KAYF SUPREME would be arriving on the back of three point-to-point victories had he not fallen at the last at Castletown-Geoghegan and, with top amateur Jamie Codd doing the steering on his NH debut, he rates the one to beat. Cadawill has questions to answer after disappointing at Cork but the form of his second over the extended 2m5f here before that reads well. El Grande is an interesting player making his first appearance of any kind since winning between the flags at Loughanmore in April 2013.

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20:30 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO to 7YO)

Ballroom Foxtrot Flat Race

2m 1f 172y

Winner €6,210 - 8 ran

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Hot On Her Heels is sure to have plenty of supporters representing Willie and Patrick Mullins, but she disappointed when sent off when a short-price favourite at Tramore and could be worth taking on with ULTIMATE HORSEMAN. He also represents extremely powerful connections and is bred to have plenty of ability being a half-brother to winners Toby Lerone, Rising Time and Mr Warbucks. Roconga's third over hurdles at Navan two starts ago is rock-solid form and he shouldn't be underestimated.

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