Downpatrick Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 13th July 2022

There were 47 Races on Wednesday 13th July 2022 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Downpatrick, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Killarney, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 13th July 2022

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

15:10 Downpatrick Conditions Hurdle 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Ebasari (1.2/1 -94%)
Ebasari

1.2/1(-94%)
(3) Ebasari 1.2/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Well held in first-time cheekpieces in Fred Winter at Cheltenham Festival last time but big chance now returned to calmer waters.
2
2nd (1) I Don't Get It (7.5/1 +63%)
I Don't Get It

7.5/1(+63%)
(1) I Don't Get It 7.5/1, Finally off the mark in a C&D handicap in June but not so good both starts since and faces another stiff task.
3
3rd (2) Douglas Dc (1.1/1 +20%)
Douglas Dc

1.1/1(+20%)
(2) Douglas Dc 1.1/1, Belatedly off the mark in Tramore maiden in April and showed improved form when second of 8 in minor event hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 11 days ago. Holds strong claims.
4
4th (6) Guest (150/1 -50%)
Guest

150/1(-50%)
(6) Guest 150/1, No form on Flat or in juvenile hurdles. Off 8 months. Rejoined yard after leaving R.K.Watson.
5th
5th (4) The Miser (22/1 +56%)
The Miser

22/1(+56%)
(4) The Miser 22/1, Little form in bumpers/over hurdles. Off 15 months.
6th
6th (5) Capla Knight (50/1 -52%)
Capla Knight

50/1(-52%)
(5) Capla Knight 50/1, Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 1m, has lost way. Hooded for hurdle debut. Engaged 4.20 Dundalk Tuesday.
LTO Selection:

15:10 Downpatrick Conditions Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:45 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Diamondinthemud (4/1 +20%)
Diamondinthemud

4/1(+20%)
(5) Diamondinthemud 4/1, Fair hurdler. 16/1, creditable second of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, soft) 12 days ago, no match for winner.
2
2nd (12) Trendy Lady (2/1 -60%)
Trendy Lady

2/1(-60%)
(12) Trendy Lady 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 4/11 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form second of 10 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago.
3
3rd (7) Neat Locality (40/1 +60%)
Neat Locality

40/1(+60%)
(7) Neat Locality 40/1, Ask mare. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Cucumber Run, stayed 3m, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/top-class chaser Somersby.
4
4th (2) Bella Bliss (2.5/1 -25%)
Bella Bliss

2.5/1(-25%)
(2) Bella Bliss 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 3/1, third of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdles bow 31 days ago. Booking of Fitzgerald a plus.
5th
5th (11) Sula Warrior (10/1 -67%)
Sula Warrior

10/1(-67%)
(11) Sula Warrior 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. First run since leaving Stuart Crawford when second of 14 in novice hurdle (50/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdles bow 32 days ago, no match for winner.
6th
6th (10) Stealing Kisses (100/1 +50%)
Stealing Kisses

100/1(+50%)
(10) Stealing Kisses 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 150/1, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 5 days ago.
7th
7th (8) North Of Nashville (7/1 +65%)
North Of Nashville

7/1(+65%)
(8) North Of Nashville 7/1, Modest hurdler. 7/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, soft) 12 days ago.
8th
8th (14) Delta Lodge (20/1 +39%)
Delta Lodge

20/1(+39%)
(14) Delta Lodge 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in novice hurdle (28/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 32 days ago.
9th
9th (15) Helvic Princess (14/1 +13%)
Helvic Princess

14/1(+13%)
(15) Helvic Princess 14/1, Modest hurdler. 11/1, below form seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 61 days ago.
10th
10th (6) Mugsy Delight (66/1 +34%)
Mugsy Delight

66/1(+34%)
(6) Mugsy Delight 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 13 days ago.
11th
11th (1) Athagabhain (150/1 +25%)
Athagabhain

150/1(+25%)
(1) Athagabhain 150/1, Eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 250/1) 5 days ago.
12th
12th (4) Crossgaleschicflic (16/1 +0%)
Crossgaleschicflic

16/1(+0%)
(4) Crossgaleschicflic 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 15 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) on NH debut 61 days ago.
LTO Selection:

15:45 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:20 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Typical Thomas (20/1 +50%)
Typical Thomas

20/1(+50%)
(9) Typical Thomas 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in bumper at Down Royal (17f, heavy, 125/1). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut.
2
2nd (8) Starzov (8/1 -100%)
Starzov

8/1(-100%)
(8) Starzov 8/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 12 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Wexford (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 35 days ago.
3
3rd (2) Ask Charlie (8.5/1 +39%)
Ask Charlie

8.5/1(+39%)
(2) Ask Charlie 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 11/1, eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 5 days ago.
4
4th (3) Clondaw Bertie (0.83/1 +53%)
Clondaw Bertie

0.83/1(+53%)
(3) Clondaw Bertie 0.83/1, Fair chaser. 7/1, second of 9 in novice chase at this course (19.2f, soft) on debut over fences. Off 9 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Obvious claims.
5th
5th (10) Maxios Show (33/1 +50%)
Maxios Show

33/1(+50%)
(10) Maxios Show 33/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good, 66/1) on NH debut 25 days ago.
6th
6th (7) Nevendon (2.75/1 -22%)
Nevendon

2.75/1(-22%)
(7) Nevendon 2.75/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Creditable third of 16 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good, 25/1) 11 days ago.
7th
7th (4) Drumlee Lake (28/1 +58%)
Drumlee Lake

28/1(+58%)
(4) Drumlee Lake 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Sligo (20.6f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 11 months.
8th
8th (5) Glan Gap (25/1 +50%)
Glan Gap

25/1(+50%)
(5) Glan Gap 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (18.5f, good to soft, 150/1) 44 days ago, pulled up before 3 out.
9th
9th (6) Healthisyourwealth (125/1 +0%)
Healthisyourwealth

125/1(+0%)
(6) Healthisyourwealth 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16f, good to soft) 33 days ago.
LTO Selection:

16:20 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (13) Montel Glory (6/1 -20%)
Montel Glory

6/1(-20%)
(13) Montel Glory 6/1, 16/1, excellent fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago, finishing well under a patient ride. Player off an unchanged mark with more to offer.
2
2nd (17) Top Basanta (6.5/1 +28%)
Top Basanta

6.5/1(+28%)
(17) Top Basanta 6.5/1, 16/5, seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Back down in trip and others appeal more. RESERVE
3
3rd (7) Maggie Barrett (12/1 +52%)
Maggie Barrett

12/1(+52%)
(7) Maggie Barrett 12/1, 150/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 123 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut with work to do.
4
4th (9) Menindee (18/1 +55%)
Menindee

18/1(+55%)
(9) Menindee 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, fifteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.2f, heavy) 177 days ago. Down in trip and others appeal more.
5th
5th (3) Good Man Turk (4.5/1 +10%)
Good Man Turk

4.5/1(+10%)
(3) Good Man Turk 4.5/1, 3/1, respectable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Can make presence felt.
6th
6th (6) Darkest Hour (8/1 +20%)
Darkest Hour

8/1(+20%)
(6) Darkest Hour 8/1, 40/1, very good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Well worth considering.
7th
7th (1) Ask The Leader (6/1 -50%)
Ask The Leader

6/1(-50%)
(1) Ask The Leader 6/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18.5f, good to soft, 15/2) 44 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Weighted to go well if shrugging off latest effort.
8th
8th (14) No Way Pedro (8/1 +11%)
No Way Pedro

8/1(+11%)
(14) No Way Pedro 8/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Bellewstown (20f, good) 11 days ago. Merits consideration.
9th
9th (15) Our Brian (16/1 -33%)
Our Brian

16/1(-33%)
(15) Our Brian 16/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 18/1, below form fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
|F|
|F| (12) Kemstar (50/1 +0%)
Kemstar

50/1(+0%)
(12) Kemstar 50/1, 18/1, running below par when fell 4 out in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, good) 47 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and needs to bounce back.
10th
10th (2) Init Together (7/1 +72%)
Init Together

7/1(+72%)
(2) Init Together 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.6f, soft) 151 days ago, pulled up before last. Needs to bounce back.
11th
11th (16) Zagnzig (33/1 -65%)
Zagnzig

33/1(-65%)
(16) Zagnzig 33/1, One win from 44 NH runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2018. 13/2, fifth of 6 in handicap chase at this course (19.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles with a big step forward required. RESERVE
12th
12th (8) I Can't Remember (33/1 +18%)
I Can't Remember

33/1(+18%)
(8) I Can't Remember 33/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.5f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell with lots more required.
|PU|
|PU| (11) Yarraman (80/1 -21%)
Yarraman

80/1(-21%)
(11) Yarraman 80/1, 66/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft). Off 7 months and lots more is needed.
|RO|
|RO| (5) Itsabeautifulnoise (14/1 -211%)
Itsabeautifulnoise

14/1(-211%)
(5) Itsabeautifulnoise 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, good to soft, 18/1) 50 days ago. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut but others look better treated.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:22 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Another Choice (0.83/1 -4%)
Another Choice

0.83/1(-4%)
(1) Another Choice 0.83/1, Promising type. 9/4, excellent second of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, good) on hurdles bow 45 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Sets a good standard.
2
2nd (2) Eco Pete (18/1 +73%)
Eco Pete

18/1(+73%)
(2) Eco Pete 18/1, Fairly useful winner at 19f in bumpers. Well held when unseated rider last in novice hurdle (33/1) at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) on hurdles bow 11 days ago. Up in trip with work to do.
3
3rd (3) Howaya C D And E (1.88/1 +37%)
Howaya C D And E

1.88/1(+37%)
(3) Howaya C D And E 1.88/1, Winner in bumper here in June. 8/1, good second of 12 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good) on hurdles debut 11 days ago. Open to progress and in the mix.
4
4th (7) Forest Pump (50/1 -100%)
Forest Pump

50/1(-100%)
(7) Forest Pump 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, twelfth of 15 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, good) 46 days ago. Hood back on. Switches from bumpers to hurdles and needs to bounce back.
5th
5th (4) Applejack Poet (66/1 -65%)
Applejack Poet

66/1(-65%)
(4) Applejack Poet 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 8/1, ninth of 16 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good) on NH debut 30 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more needed significantly up in trip.
6th
6th (11) Croi Corcra (20/1 +39%)
Croi Corcra

20/1(+39%)
(11) Croi Corcra 20/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 25/1, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (24.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 35 days ago. Lot more is required.
7th
7th (12) So Ladylike (33/1 -106%)
So Ladylike

33/1(-106%)
(12) So Ladylike 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in novice hurdle (14/1) at this course (21.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Lots more to find on form.
8th
8th (6) Every River (28/1 +58%)
Every River

28/1(+58%)
(6) Every River 28/1, Modest hurdler. 28/1, only seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
9th
9th (10) All Loved Up (80/1 +47%)
All Loved Up

80/1(+47%)
(10) All Loved Up 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 16 months and others appeal more.
10th
10th (5) Ask Bob (10/1 +50%)
Ask Bob

10/1(+50%)
(5) Ask Bob 10/1, Ask gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Gordon's Jet. No forlorn hope on his debut.
LTO Selection:

17:22 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:52 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Fassbender (5.5/1 +0%)
Fassbender

5.5/1(+0%)
(1) Fassbender 5.5/1, Course winner. One win from 23 NH runs. Creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at this course (17.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip.
2
2nd (8) Townhill Penny (3/1 +63%)
Townhill Penny

3/1(+63%)
(8) Townhill Penny 3/1, Creditable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Can give a good account.
3
3rd (2) Important Message (7.5/1 -88%)
Important Message

7.5/1(-88%)
(2) Important Message 7.5/1, Second of 14 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Bellewstown (24f, good) 11 days ago, conceding first run. Looks competitive on form from just 1 lb higher.
4
4th (14) Greenandwhitearmy (8.5/1 +29%)
Greenandwhitearmy

8.5/1(+29%)
(14) Greenandwhitearmy 8.5/1, Course winner. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (17.3f, good to soft, 7/2) 31 days ago. Up in trip.
5th
5th (15) Our Patron Saint (50/1 +0%)
Our Patron Saint

50/1(+0%)
(15) Our Patron Saint 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, nineteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24f, good to soft, 80/1) 50 days ago.
6th
6th (13) Gibbet Hill (50/1 +0%)
Gibbet Hill

50/1(+0%)
(13) Gibbet Hill 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Tramore (21.1f, good to soft) 40 days ago, pulled up after next. Others more persuasive.
7th
7th (3) Alice O'Byrne (7/1 -17%)
Alice O'Byrne

7/1(-17%)
(3) Alice O'Byrne 7/1, 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24f, good) 11 days ago.
8th
8th (11) Hastobedone (16/1 +36%)
Hastobedone

16/1(+36%)
(11) Hastobedone 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24.5f, good to soft) 35 days ago.
9th
9th (7) Noble Expression (28/1 +15%)
Noble Expression

28/1(+15%)
(7) Noble Expression 28/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft, 50/1) 28 days ago.
|U|
|U| (9) Porky Rush (3/1 +0%)
Porky Rush

3/1(+0%)
(9) Porky Rush 3/1, Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course (21.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Has to be taken seriously nudged up 1 lb.
10th
10th (12) Thebabyman (14/1 +30%)
Thebabyman

14/1(+30%)
(12) Thebabyman 14/1, 18/1, fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20f, good) 11 days ago.
|PU|
|PU| (6) Military Hill (25/1 +50%)
Military Hill

25/1(+50%)
(6) Military Hill 25/1, First run since leaving Paul Stafford when brought down in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Bellewstown (24f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code.
LTO Selection:

17:52 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:22 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Rexem (1.25/1 +23%)
Rexem

1.25/1(+23%)
(3) Rexem 1.25/1, Stepped up in form terms on debut run when third of 11 in bumper at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 11 days ago.
2
2nd (2) Henhouse (7.5/1 +17%)
Henhouse

7.5/1(+17%)
(2) Henhouse 7.5/1, £12,000 5-y-o, Arcadio gelding. Brother to point winner Second Chapter and half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Palmers Hill. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time.
3
3rd (8) Glen Na Tara (9/1 -29%)
Glen Na Tara

9/1(-29%)
(8) Glen Na Tara 9/1, Fourth of 17 in bumper at Cork (16f, good to soft, 22/1) on NH debut 67 days ago, pulling hard.
4
4th (5) Themanintheboots (1.62/1 -30%)
Themanintheboots

1.62/1(-30%)
(5) Themanintheboots 1.62/1, Failed to repeat debut when second of 16 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 6/5) 30 days ago. Step up in trip may well unlock more.
5th
5th (1) Desertmore House (16/1 +36%)
Desertmore House

16/1(+36%)
(1) Desertmore House 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, below form eighth of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good to soft) 44 days ago.
|PU|
|PU| (9) Peekaboo Lily (66/1 +0%)
Peekaboo Lily

66/1(+0%)
(9) Peekaboo Lily 66/1, Tenth of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.4f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut 40 days ago, pulling hard.
|PU|
|PU| (4) Every Ocean (125/1 -25%)
Every Ocean

125/1(-25%)
(4) Every Ocean 125/1, 33/1, last of 14 in bumper at Down Royal (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 72 days ago.
LTO Selection:

18:22 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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