17:40 Downpatrick (NI) 08 Aug 2021
Randox Health Handicap Hurdle
80-95 | 4YO plus
Winner €6,000 - 14 ran
waited with in mid-division, bumped and short of room after 2nd, 6th at 5th, pushed along in 8th after 2 out, ridden in 4th when mistake last, switched to outer and challenged inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, kept on well
tracked leaders, 3rd at 5th, pushed along after 2 out, ridden after last, challenged inside final furlong, 2nd 75 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, short of room and checked after 2nd, 7th at 5th, pushed along before 3 out, 9th after next, ridden in 6th at last, stayed on well run-in, nearest finish
led, joined 2 out, pushed along and led again last, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed 100 yards out, no extra
mid-division, took closer order and bumped 3 out, headway and on terms when not fluent next, pushed along and headed last, ridden and no extra run-in, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, a little keen, short of room and checked after 2nd, slightly hampered 6th, headway after 3 out, ridden in 4th after next, 5th at last, no extra run-in
chased leaders, edged right and bumped rival after 2nd, 5th at 5th, pushed along when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, slightly hampered 6th, headway to 7th after 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
rear, pushed along 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, kept on one pace
reluctant to race and pushed along early, always towards rear, not fluent and pushed along 5th, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th at 5th, slightly hampered 6th, ridden and no extra from 2 out
mid-division, pushed along briefly after 1st, slightly hampered 6th, pushed along and edged right 3 out, ridden and no extra from next
tracked leaders, edged right after 2nd, slightly hampered 6th, pushed along in mid-division 3 out, ridden and no extra from next
tracked leaders, 2nd when mistake and unseated rider 6th
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Good | 12 | Gotta Getaway | 6 | 11 1 | 82 | 9090-72 | 15 days | S Nolan (131 miles) | Patrick Corbett | 16/ 1 | 4:31.20 | |
| 2019 | Good - Yielding | 11 | Effernock Lad | 10 | 11 10 | 93 | 523-207 | 3 days | G Keane (103 miles) | M P Flanagan | 9/ 2 | 4:39.40 | |
| 2017 | Good | 11 | King Of Aran | 10 | 11 1 | 84 | 6060-45 | 21 days | M C Grassick (131 miles) | Danny Mullins | 7/ 1 | 4:31.00 | |
| 2016 | Good | 14 | Aurora's Dream | 6 | 11 0 | 83 | 0-64553 | 25 days | G Keane (103 miles) | M P Flanagan | 9/ 1 | 4:41.60 | |
| 2015 | Good | 13 | Ciankyle | 4 | 10 13 | 87 | 0-08850 | 38 days | P Cluskey (97 miles) | Mark Bolger | 25/ 1 | 4:41.20 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 10 | Cerca Trova | 8 | 10 11 | 80 | 00985-5 | 56 days | J Dreaper (103 miles) | Jonathan Burke | 6/ 1 | 4:57.60 | |
| 2013 | Good | 13 | Pink Goddess | 10 | 11 3 | 86 | 38074-8 | 23 days | G T Cuthbert (56 miles) | M J Ferris | 8/ 1 | 4:39.40 | |
| 2012 | Good to Firm | 11 | Sobrando Lodge | 7 | 11 3 | 86 | 790-000 | 15 days | M McNiff (138 miles) | M Darcy | 12/ 1 | 4:48.50 | |
| 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 (151 miles) | J R Ryan | 8/ 1 | 4:17.20 |