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15:05 Downpatrick (IRE)

Horse First Supplements Maiden Hurdle

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 7f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • €8,000 added
  • Winner: €5,520
  • 2nd: €1,280
  • 3rd: €560
  • 4th: €320
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 33.10s
  • Off Time: 15:04:52
  • 7 Ran
1
Silk - MAROON, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap
15/8
  • Form 212-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-12

raced in rear, not fluent 4th and reminders after next, further reminders after 6 out, no impression from before 4 out, tailed off

2
Silk - Pink, dark blue & pink striped cap
  • Form 00/PUP-9
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-4
  • Official Rating 85

raced mainly in 4th, ridden and dropped to 5th after 3 out, soon no impression

3
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, white sleeves, royal blue cap
  • Form 50-2922
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-4
  • Official Rating 99

led, pushed along from before 2 out, ridden to assert after 2 out, headed close home

4
Silk - RED, royal blue star, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap
20/1
  • Form 965
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

raced in 3rd, ridden after 3 out, dropped to 4th after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace

5
Silk - Royal blue & dark green quartered, white sleeves, yellow cap
  • Form 556-036
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-4
  • Official Rating 97

raced in 2nd, ridden before 2 out, dropped to 3rd after last, soon no impression and kept on same pace

6
Silk - BLACK, white sash & sleeves, red cap
  • Form F-5
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

raced mainly in 5th, ridden in moderate 4th after 3 out, progress into 3rd after 2 out, further progress into 2nd after last, kept on well to lead close home

8
Silk - White, white & royal blue striped cap
  • Form 372
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

raced mainly in 6th, detached from 6 out, no impression from before 4 out, tailed off

7
NR
  • Form 23F-4F2
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4
  • Official Rating 102

9
NR
  • Form 8F5-434
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-11

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

The Unsub was sent to Ayr for three bumpers in the early part of the year, winning one and finishing runner-up in the other two, all on ground with plenty of give. He's definitely one for the future though the concession of 8lb to BETTER BACK BOB may prove beyond him. Neil McKnight's charge has been beaten narrowly in three of his last four starts over timber, the last two over this course and distance. He's due a change of fortune and with fast ground in his favour he's handed the vote. Old Castletown looks certain to provide a threat after an excellent run behind Donatis Comet over slightly shorter at Sligo where he was battling on at the finish. Little Vinnie couldn't handle Bosman Rule at Listowel and may do better when getting some give in the ground.

Formwatch

The Unsub (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up mid-division, outpaced before 3f out, kept on from over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Miles To Memphis (11-9) at Ayr 2m NH flat (3) gs in Apr.

Ballinrees Lane (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, reminders after 4th, pushed along after 4 out and no impression, 9th of 11, well behind Draycott Place (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in May.

Better Back Bob (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Mid-division and mistake 1st, 6th halfway, improved into 2nd after 4 out, ridden before 2 out where challenged, kept on run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Buster Dan Dan (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gd in Aug.

Dushydancer (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden in 9th after 4 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from last to moderate 5th run-in, 5th of 12, 20l behind Magical Moon (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl gd in Aug.

Fellow Indian (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra before 2 out where jumped right and collided with wing, weakened, 6th of 11, well behind Mysticaltou (11-0) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd.

High Counsel (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, 9th halfway, no extra after 4 out, moderate 6th before last and kept on one pace, 5th of 16, well behind She Be Fine (10-11) at Wexford 3m mdn hdl gf in Jun.

Little Vinnie (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division and well off pace, slight mistake 6th, moderate 5th halfway, ridden into closer 4th after 3 out, under pressure in 3rd and mistake 2 out, kept on one pace to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 14l behind Bosman Rule (11-12) at Listowel 3m mdn hdl gd.

Old Castletown (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Raced in rear, improved into mid-division after 4 out, closer in 6th after 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, never nearer, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Donatis Comet (11-5) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn hdl in Aug.

Old Castle Villa (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden after 3 out and no impression from before next, 4th of 8, 21l behind Buster Dan Dan (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gd in Aug.