Downpatrick 17 October 2009

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14:15 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO only)

Alternative Christmas Party With 'the Chevys' Maiden Hurdle

2m 2f 50y

Winner €5,183 - 15 ran

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ALMOLAHEK was very impressive when winning on the Flat at Galway last time and has plenty of scope for hurdling. He stayed 2m well there so should have no problem with this distance. Timari has a bit to find after running fourth at Sligo latest but should have learned from the experience. Shadayid Khanum ran better than her finished position of fifth suggests at Navan latest and is another for the shortlist.

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14:45 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Maiden Hurdle

2m 6f 110y

Winner €7,946 - 15 ran

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Presenting Massey ran his best race so far when a close-up second at Gowran last time out. He wasn't stopping over the 2m4f trip that day so this extra quarter-mile won't be a problem. FOR A FINISH was a bit disappointing in that race but earlier won a bumper with plenty in hand and he could be worth another chance here. Farmaland boxed on well into third here latest and has place claims again.

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15:20 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

2m 6f 110y

Winner €4,837 - 14 ran

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IRISH POLL has floundered a little on his past two starts but landed an easy win at Sligo three starts ago. He stayed 2m4f well that day and is more than capable of bouncing back over this trip. Symphonica has gone up just a pound despite running a good second at Tramore latest and a repeat of that effort would put her on the premises again. Maree Prince has gone well here before and is capable of running into a place on this switch back from chasing.

4

15:55 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Ardglass Beginners Chase

2m 2f 110y

Winner €5,873 - 14 ran

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CLUB OSCAR had been struggling around 3m before dropping back to 2m1f to run an excellent second at Gowran latest. This trip seems to be the key to him and a repeat of that effort should be good enough. Whats Up Gorden showed his liking for this track when beaten just over a length here last time out. Today's trip suits and he's on the shortlist. Martello Star shaped well enough when third at Roscommon on his comeback run and should be on the premises.

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16:30 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Joe Rea Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95)

2m 2f 110y

Winner €5,873 - 15 ran

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CONKER NAILS was an impressive winner over fences at Roscommon last time and can go on now he's broken his duck over the bigger obstacles. He's gone well here before and has no problem seeing out this trip. The Hedge won with plenty in hand here over hurdles last time and would be a leading contender if repeating that effort in chasing company. He's one to consider, while Rakamasi is up just 4lb for a good effort at Sligo last time and has conditions to suit.

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17:00 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO plus)

Saul Beginners Chase

2m 7f

Winner €5,873 - 15 ran

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CLASSIC FRONTIER is a regular placer in this company and could be the answer to a wide open race. He jumped well enough at Tipperary last time and should have no problem seeing out this trip. Prince Erik is no world-beater but he's shown bits and pieces of form at this level and this race won't take a lot of winning. The rest look to have plenty on their plate but Swampy Blue is worth a look in the betting as he's capable of hitting the frame if in the right mood.

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17:30 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO & 7YO)

Ballydugan Flat Race

2m 1f 172y

Winner €4,837 - 13 ran

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Points winner DIRTY DEN wasn't beaten far over course and distance latest and his rider takes a valuable 7lb off his back so he looks sure be on the premises. Takeyourcapoff showed some promise on debut at Roscommon last time and should build on that experience. This trip should suit and Jessica Harrington's horses are always worth a look at this level. Swift Lord was poor in the mud latest after earlier showing promise on a quicker surface.

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