Downpatrick 27 March 2011

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14:20 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO only)

'up Down' Maiden Hurdle

2m 2f 50y

Winner €5,175 - 10 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

RED SPARKY has been far from disgraced behind the likes of Sam Winner and Unaccompanied on his two latest outings and there does not appear to be anything of that calibre in opposition today. Akatara shaped nicely on her hurdles debut last month and, with improvement likely, she can make her presence felt while Sounds Of Thunder can also get involved. Down Royal fifth King's Parade is not ruled out.

2

14:50 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Kwik Fit Insurance Elite Sales Managers Hurdle

2m 2f 50y

Winner €6,900 - 5 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

NEWMILL is not the force of old but he was top class when in his heyday and might still have enough in the locker to put these rivals to the sword. Fosters Cross has been contesting competitive handicaps of late and, with drying conditions in his favour, he can be expected to give a good account of himself along with Cross Appeal who can also get involved if at his best. Ludlow runner-up Wikaala also makes the shortlist.

3

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

Down Gaa Fundraising Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

2m 2f 50y

Winner €4,830 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BREEZE WITH EASE found only one too good over 2m at Wexford earlier this month and a reproduction of that effort might be good enough to see him go one better this afternoon. Spring Wine was disappointing at Clonmel last time but he can take a hand in the finish if putting his best foot forward. Fascinating Paddy is interesting on his handicap debut and the same can be said for Lannigans Tower.

4

15:50 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Bet With The Tote Handicap Chase (0-102)

2m 5f 110y

Winner €5,520 - 12 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

HOOCHIE MAMA was sent off favourite at Navan last time and, although she did not manage to get her head in front, she did perform with plenty of credit and can take a hand in the finish today. Knocklayde Euro has been running well of late and can go well today despite top weight while L'Acajou has dropped to an attractive mark and is respected even though his recent form is uninspiring.

5

16:20 Downpatrick (NI) (5YO plus)

Well Done Hurricane Fly Maiden Hunters Chase

2m 5f 110y

Winner €4,830 - 12 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

NORWICH FLYER has been in terrific form between the flags and Gordon Elliott's representative is fancied to transfer that good form to regulation fences this afternoon with the assistance of Nina Carberry. He can get the better of Definite Appeal who comes into this on the back of a solid second in the point-to-point sphere. Time To Present can also make her presence felt while Mister Philson would have each-way claims with a clear round.

6

16:50 Downpatrick (NI) (4YO to 7YO)

Ballynoe (pro/am) Flat Race

2m 1f 172y

Winner €4,830 - 15 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

ERINS STAGE won between the flags last month and it would be no surprise to see her give a good account on her debut under NH rules this afternoon in a very winnable looking bumper. Willie Mullins has a superb strike rate in these events so Bless N'Ject is sure to prove popular first time out while Fairyhouse fifth Wither Hills could not be confidently ruled out along with Oh So Gogo.

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