18:15 Downpatrick (NI) 28 Aug 2023
Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €6,000 - 9 ran
always prominent, 2nd halfway and led after 4 out, 4 lengths clear 2 out and extended advantage approaching last, kept on well, very easily
led, headed after 4 out, pushed along before 2 out and soon no impression on winner, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out and soon no impression on winner, slight mistake last, ridden and kept on one pace
towards rear, headway into 4th 4 out, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace run-in
chased leaders, 4th and closer halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th before 2 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression after 3 out and moderate 6th next, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra from next
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, no extra
tracked leaders early, mistake 2nd and slight mistake 4th, 6th halfway, pushed along and towards rear after 4 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good | 10 | Desertmore House | 7 | 11 4 | - | 390-856 | 22 days | M Brassil (131 miles) | Ricky Doyle | 8/ 1 | 5:29.70 | |
| 2021 | Good | 7 | Gateau De Miel | 5 | 11 6 | - | 20-92 | 15 days | H De Bromhead (220 miles) | Darragh O'Keeffe | 16/ 5 | 5:28.30 | |
| 2020 | Good | 8 | Knot On Time | 5 | 11 6 | - | 48-024 | 22 days | P Nolan (186 miles) | Sean O'Keeffe | 16/ 5 | 5:30.40 | |
| 2019 | Good | 7 | Cappuccino Man | 8 | 11 4 | - | 25U6-80 | 6 days | O McKiernan (97 miles) | Darragh O'Keeffe | 11/ 4 | 5:21.20 | |
| 2018 | Good - Yielding | 7 | Present In Court | 5 | 11 12 | - | 1-312 | 15 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Davy Russell | 9/ 4 | 5:24.30 | |
| 2017 | Yielding | 7 | Polymath | 6 | 11 4 | - | 5-23374 | 18 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 5/ 1 | 5:32.20 | |
| 2016 | Good | 7 | Bertie Bell | 7 | 11 12 | - | 222-144 | 22 days | B Hamilton (151 miles) | Davy Russell | 11/ 8 | 5:37.10 | |
| 2015 | Good | 6 | Kilclispeen | 5 | 11 12 | - | 080-13 | 51 days | A P O'Brien (209 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 2 | 5:39.40 | |
| 2014 | Good | 8 | Buster Dan Dan | 6 | 11 4 | - | P113P-2 | 8 days | Michael O'Connor (253 miles) | Mr M J O'Connor | 7/ 4 | 5:56.70 | |
| 2013 | Good to Firm | 9 | Sam Da Vinci | 6 | 11 4 | - | 324-224 | 50 days | A Mullins (174 miles) | Danny Mullins | 11/ 10 | 5:38.60 | |
| 2012 | Good | 13 | Flamenco Prince | 8 | 11 4 | - | 80P5-F7 | 23 days | P O Brady (60 miles) | Ryan Treacy | 66/ 1 | 5:32.70 | |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 7 | Hollyville | 6 | 10 13 | - | 5P4032 | 11 days | C Bowe (186 miles) | Mr H Dunne | 15/ 8 | 5:36.90 | |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 7 | Excellent As Usual | 7 | 11 4 | - | 17-0522 | 22 days | G J Power (174 miles) | Davy Russell | 4/ 6 | 5:42.50 |