14:13 Downpatrick
Friday 10 October 2025
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Randox Maiden Hurdle
- 4YO plus | 2m 1f 65y | Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places) | 11 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:13 | Winning time: 4m 32.0s
T: G P CromwellJ: Eoin Staples (7)
Tracked leaders, 4th 2 out, pushed along in 3rd at last, ridden and headway to lead entering straight, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong op 14/1 tchd 8/1
T: G P CromwellJ: Keith Donoghue
Disputed lead, led 3 out, joined briefly approaching last, led travelling well after last, headed and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong op 1/4
T: William HarveyJ: J C Gainford
In rear, moderate 9th 3 out, pushed along next, ridden and went 4th at last, kept on one pace, 3rd close home op 50/1
T: G ElliottJ: Jack Kennedy
Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden and disputed lead briefly approaching last, headed after last, 3rd entering straight, no extra, 4th close home tchd 9/1
T: G KeaneJ: Shane Fitzgerald
Rear of mid-division, mid-division at halfway, pushed along in moderate 7th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 6th at last, no impression op 80/1
T: G P CromwellJ: Kieren Buckley
Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression op 40/1 tchd 66/1
T: C BoweJ: Sean O'Keeffe
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, modest late progress op 80/1 tchd 66/1 and 150/1
T: S McParlanJ: Mr N McParlan
Disputed lead, headed 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd 2 out, weakened op 50/1 tchd 20/1
T: L LennonJ: Caragh Monaghan (7)
Mid-division, dropped to rear of mid-division at halfway, no impression from 3 out, weakened op 80/1 tchd 250/1
T: D QueallyJ: Michael Kenneally (7)
Mid-division, took keen hold, jumped left at 3rd and 4th, no impression from 3 out, weakened op 25/1 tchd 100/1
T: C BoweJ: Sean Flanagan
Always behind, jumped left at 3rd, mistake 3 out, weakened op 125/1 tchd 100/1
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Black Gem77
Weight: 11-11| Age: 4
T: J C McConnell J: Alex Harvey
WD
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£16.60Pl:£2.00, £1.02, £1.10EX:£30.00Trifecta:£70.90SF:£13.96
Forecasts
Luker's Tipple (1/2), Campbell Black (11/4), Black Gem (15/2), Barrys Spirit (9/1), Tropical Twist (12/1), Laska Du Breuil (33/1), Scary Askari (33/1), Blossomfort Flyer (80/1), Trixaboutmaisie (125/1), Grennanstown Lady (150/1), Artic Chief (200/1), Bethngracieschance (200/1)
It's hard to look beyond LUKER'S TIPPLE, who was runner-up in four maiden hurdles for Andrew Kinirons and wasn't seen to best effect in a listed handicap at Listowel on recent debut for this yard. Tropical Twist gets the nod ahead of Black Gem for forecast purposes.
- LUKER'S TIPPLE (IRE)
- TROPICAL TWIST (IRE)
- BLACK GEM (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €6,000.002nd: €2,000.003rd: €999.004th: €500.005th: €300.006th: €200.00
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