19:00 Downpatrick (NI) 07 Aug 2022
Tote Always SP Or Better At Downpatrick Mares Handicap Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €6,600 - 8 ran
made all, pushed along after 2 out, briefly challenged approaching last, soon ridden and asserted to stay on well run-in
mid-division, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd after 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on to go 2nd close home, no impression on winner
chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge approaching last, soon ridden and no impression on winner, lost 2nd close home
towards rear, 6th halfway, progress into 5th after 2 out, pushed along in 4th and kept on one pace
towards rear, 8th halfway, slow 3 out and soon pushed along in 6th, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, 4th halfway, mistake in 5th 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, 7th halfway, mistake 3 out, pushed along from over 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, travelling well when bad mistake 2 out, soon eased
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Yielding | 8 | Mullaghmore Wave | 6 | 10 8 | 98 | 080-981 | 19 days | J McConnell (103 miles) | Brian Hayes | 9/ 2 | 5:24.40 | |
| 2020 | Good | 10 | Lighthouse Rose | 5 | 9 12 | 88 | 00U9-3 | 25 days | M McNiff (138 miles) | Phillip Enright | 11/ 2 | 5:22.40 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 7 | Bracka Lily | 7 | 9 12 | 86 | 28-9F23 | 20 days | N C Kelly (92 miles) | Danny Mullins | 7/ 2 | 5:34.20 | |
| 2018 | Yielding | 12 | Mill Quest | 8 | 11 11 | 117 | 5-41142 | 11 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Davy Russell | 10/ 3 | 5:32.70 | |
| 2017 | Good | 8 | Sharlanda | 7 | 11 3 | 109 | 317-131 | 17 days | C Bowe (186 miles) | Sean Flanagan | 10/ 3 | 5:21.30 | |
| 2016 | Good | 10 | Teacher's Pet | 5 | 10 6 | 94 | PP-43U2 | 16 days | J P Dempsey (131 miles) | Luke Dempsey | 7/ 2 | 5:46.50 | |
| 2015 | Good | 7 | Rosie Revenue | 5 | 10 0 | 92 | 6-344 | 23 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Luke Dempsey | 9/ 1 | 5:48.50 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 5 | Pennys Tune | 7 | 11 4 | 102 | 36-221R | 28 days | M McNiff (138 miles) | Derek Fox | 7/ 2 | 4:56.50 | |
| 2013 | Good | 14 | Magnetic Force | 6 | 11 2 | 106 | PB6854 | 17 days | R A Hennessy (103 miles) | A Lynch | 14/ 1 | 4:37.20 | |
| 2012 | Good to Firm | 12 | Banellie | 8 | 10 10 | 100 | 543-321 | 349 days | N C Kelly (92 miles) | Derek Fox | 4/ 1 | 4:43.60 | |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 12 | Charger | 5 | 11 12 | 101 | 286040 | 10 days | J McConnell (103 miles) | Mark Bolger | 7/ 1 | 4:34.90 | |
| 2010 | Good | 11 | Almanyan | 6 | 11 9 | 96 | 653035 | 3 days | A McGuinness (97 miles) | Keith Donoghue | 9/ 2 | 4:37.30 | |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 15 | Grand Opera | 6 | 11 7 | 95 | 82740-3 | 28 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Brian Hughes | 7/ 1 | 4:24.90 | |
| 2008 | Good | 12 | Games | 7 | 11 3 | 91 | 3720-74 | 23 days | P J Rothwell (142 miles) | Mr E McCarthy | 8/ 1 | 4:13.90 | |
| 2007 | Soft | 12 | Mingus Madness | 7 | 11 1 | 89 | 248-584 | 30 days | N Meade (103 miles) | Denis O'Regan | 7/ 2 | 4:13.90 | |
| 2006 | Good | 15 | Aizen Myoo | 8 | 10 11 | 85 | 0780-67 | 9 days | N Meade (103 miles) | Denis O'Regan | 11/ 1 | 4:10.70 | |
| 2005 | Good to Firm | 10 | Desert Kite | 6 | 10 9 | 81 | 89-1140 | 30 days | P Martin | B J Geraghty | 3/ 1 | 4:09.80 | |
| 2004 | Good to Firm | 6 | Distant Truce | 6 | 11 9 | 89 | 35-3299 | 8 days | P M Mooney (103 miles) | Martin Mooney | 9/ 2 | 4:12.60 | |
| 2003 | Good to Firm | 5 | Kalinnjar | 6 | 11 7 | 95 | 23-6458 | 5 days | J G Cosgrave | J R Ryan | 8/ 1 | 4:17.20 |
