17:10 Downpatrick (NI) 30 Aug 2021
Randox Health Maiden Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €6,000 - 7 ran
led, not fluent 2nd, joined 4 out, led again next, travelling well after 2 out, pushed along last, ridden and 2 lengths lead 1f out, reduced advantage final 100 yards, pressed close home, kept on well under pressure, held on
tracked leaders, a little keen, 3rd when not fluent 5th, mistake next, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, ridden in 2nd at last, no impression 1f out, kept on well under pressure final 100 yards, pressed winner close home, held
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, pushed along 4 out, ridden after 2 out, went 3rd at last, no impression on principals, kept on one pace
tracked leader, slight mistake 2nd, 2nd halfway, on terms 4 out, headed next, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th at last, kept on one pace
held up in touch, 5th halfway, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, slow 2nd, slow and pushed along 6th, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, a little keen, pushed along 6th, ridden and no extra from 3 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
