Downpatrick

Tomorrow, September 18, 2026Hurdle2m1f

Verdict

BEGGARS ROCK arrives chasing a hat-trick after a pair of wins over fences, including at this track, and is taken to exploit his lower hurdles mark. Calm Flight Ahead was much improved when scoring at Sligo last time and rates the chief threat despite a 12 lb rise, while Quint Major has shown signs of a revival and is also respected.

Beggars Rock
Calm Flight Ahead
Quint Major

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

9. Beggars Rock
J: K. C. SextonT: Ian Patrick Donoghue
F: 3P63-6011
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Has bounced back to form of late winning handicap chases at Wexford and at this course in August, beating Presenting Lad by 4¾ lengths at this track on latest. Reverts to hurdling off much lower hurdles mark and looks up to completing the hat-trick.
4. Chantilly Wings
J: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Cian Michael Collins
F: 54345-234
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler who has finished in the frame on all 3 starts this season, shaping as if still in form but stretched by longer trip when 12¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Thesilverbridle in extended 2½m maiden at Bellewstown on latest. His opening mark demands improvement, though.
12. Calm Flight Ahead
J: Shane O'CallaghanT: P. J. Rothwell
F: 0000-P1
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Left previous hurdling efforts well behind when routing a 13-runner handicap at Sligo last month by 12 lengths from Fremantle Doctor. That form is proving solid and, while a 12 lb rise clearly demands further progress, he must be high on the shortlist.
6. Quint Major
J: D. KingT: Mark Molloy
F: 6P3/040-75
Price History:
7.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Fairly useful bumper winner in 2024. Below that level over hurdles but took a step back in the right direction when 7½ lengths fifth of 11 to Gino Bella in handicap at Cork last month. Capable of being involved.
5. Dairy Force
J: James SmithT: Gordon Elliott
F: 2-02253F6
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Without a win since hurdling debut (when trained by Liam O'Brien) but has enjoyed a good spell this summer, runner-up twice and a creditable third of 6 at Tramore in August. Let down by jumping next time and not so good last time. A clear round needed if he's to be involved at the finish.
10. Derry Lad
J: J. J. SlevinT: Kevin Thomas Coleman
F: 29-
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Maiden hurdler who finished second in a novice handicap here on return last season before finishing down the field in a handicap at Punchestown just 4 days later. Has struggled to rediscover his best form on the Flat this year, though, and looks up against it now back over hurdles.
8. Lilac Lady
J: A. M. KingT: Mark McNiff
F: 6353-2417
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Front runner who responded well to a tongue strap when finally off the mark at Sligo last month but failed to back that up off 7 lb higher mark and when taken on for the lead over the same C&D next time.
2. Portnacoo
J: Donagh MeylerT: Harry Smyth
F: 1/P74PU94-
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
212
Verdict
A 4-time winner in 2024/25 who didn’t offer much encouragement last season, but he has rejoined the Smyth yard since last seen and is now on a workable mark. His record fresh is mixed at best, though he’ll be worth noting in the betting with Donagh Meyler booked.
1. Migdam
J: Phillip EnrightT: James Andrew Fahey
F: 518-7
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Lightly raced over hurdles but won a maiden at Tramore last summer (wore hood). Hasn't shown much in a pair of handicaps in this sphere since, though and difficult to make a case for him unless the market was to suddenly speak in his favour.
3. Gone For Tea
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Noel C. Kelly
F: 3010/PP-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
264
Verdict
Won a bumper and mares handicap hurdle for Peter Fajer but showed nothing in 2 starts for Ian Donoghue last season. Plenty to prove starting out for another new yard.
7. Earl Neigh
J: Philip DonovanT: A. Slattery
F: 5/36-P00
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Has never stood much racing and didn't show anything to make him of interest in a trio of handicaps since returning in May.
11. Viceregent
J: Mr E. P. PowellT: Liam Lennon
F: 0P/0
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Dual Flat winner who was placed several times in early days over hurdles but has been lightly raced and made little in this sphere in recent times, including on return for new yard last month.
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