17:50 Downpatrick (NI) 11 Oct 2024
Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Novice Handicap Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €6,600 - 6 ran
chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th after 2 out, regained 3rd approaching last, went 2nd over 100 yards out, kept on well to lead close home
tracked leaders, progress into 2nd halfway, left in lead 4 out, pushed along approaching last, soon ridden and kept on, no extra and headed over 50 yards out
rear of mid division, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, went 2nd after next, ridden entering straight, no extra and dropped to 3rd over 100 yards out, kept on
towards rear, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd when left 2nd 4 out, pushed along in 3rd when slightly hampered by loose horse after 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to rear last, ridden and went moderate 4th over 100 yards out
always towards rear, never a factor
led, jinked right and unseated rider 4 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Soft | 6 | Bukhill | 5 | 11 1 | 103 | 417263 | 23 days | Peter Fahey (131 miles) | Eamonn Fitzgerald | 11/ 4 | 4:30.60 |