Monday 28 August · Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
15:15 Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle
- Distance
- 2m 5f 160y
- Going
- Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 10000
- Runners
- 9
Race preview
REVEREND HUBERT can get off the mark over flights on just his third start for the Charles Byrnes yard. A smart handicapper on the level when trained in Britain, the five-year-old made a promising Irish debut when runner-up at Roscommon at the beginning of this month. Although unable to improve on that form when only third at Tramore last time, he may not have appreciated the tight track. With more of an emphasis on stamina here, his staying prowess should come to the fore. Marv Michael was a beaten favourite at Down Royal last time, only getting run out of it close home. The Henry De Bromhead-trained gelding receives a valuable 8lb from Reverend Hubert. Ringdufferin, who has an official rating of 106 over hurdles, should also be capable of playing a role in the finish.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reverend Hubert | 23 | Philip Byrnes | C Byrnes | 11 12 | 8-15 | |
| 2 | Ringdufferin | 3474-64 | Jordan Gainford | G Elliott | 11 4 | 9-2 | |
| 3 | Marv Michael | 15-52 | Rachael Blackmore | H De Bromhead | 11 4 | 9-4 | |
| 4 | Knockaneleigh Girl | 72-U879 | Kevin Sexton | D Queally | 10 11 | 66-1 | |
| 5 | Farewellchancer | 006 | P Cleary | G Elliott | 11 4 | 50-1 | |
| 6 | Hardy Buck | P/44-600 | J S McGarvey | J J Hanlon | 11 4 | 150-1 | |
| 7 | Rust To Riches | P5PP5P | Ben Kennedy | N McCluskey | 11 4 | 50-1 | |
| 8 | Knocky | 1P/013-8 | Mr N McParlan | Gerald Quinn | 11 4 | 80-1 | |
| 9 | Meadow Soprano | 7 | B W Harvey | J C McConnell | 11 5 | 33-1 |