17:20 Downpatrick (NI) 06 Oct 2023
Toals Bookmakers Handicap Chase
0-95 | 4YO plus
Winner €6,000 - 9 ran
tracked leaders, took closer order before 4 out and improved to lead from next, went 5 lengths clear before 2 out, steadied into last and reduced advantage, ridden run-in and kept on well close home
mid-division and not fluent 7th, took closer order in 3rd before 6 out, dropped to 4th before 4 out, ridden and went 3rd before 2 out, further progress into 2nd from last, kept on run-in without reaching winner
led, briefly joined 7th, jumped left next, again joined 4 out and pushed along, headed from 3 out and ridden, dropped to 3rd from last and no extra run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, slight peck on landing 2nd, not fluent 6th, briefly improved to dispute lead from 7th, again disputed lead from 4 out, headed and dropped to 3rd before next, no extra in 4th from 2 out
soon towards rear, mistake 7th and reminders, again mistake 8th, ridden and went moderate 5th after 4 out, no extra and kept on one pace from next
towards rear, not fluent 5th, some progress before 6 out, pushed along in 5th before 4 out where not fluent, no extra and pulled up before next
towards rear, impeded 1st and slightly hampered 2nd, a bit closer in mid-division when mistake 5th, again mistake 7th and dropped to rear after next, pulled up after 6 out
mid-division and not fluent 1st, badly hampered 2nd and soon dropped towards rear, a bit closer in 6th from 6 out, dropped to 7th from 4 out and soon no extra, pulled up before next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | €11.55 |
| CSF | £40.65 (10, 3) |
| Tricast | £225.49 (10, 3, 9) |
| Win | £9.50 (10) |
| Place | £2.90 (10), £1.30 (3), £2.50 (9) |
| Exacta | £48.10 (10, 3) |
| Trifecta | £264.60 (10, 3, 9) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yielding | 13 | Sanibel Island | 10 | 10 13 | 78 | 60-P831 | 5 days | M Hourigan (219 miles) | Darragh O'Keeffe | 10/ 3 | 6:11.80 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 12 | Carnet De Stage | 6 | 12 0 | 95 | P2-84F2 | 14 days | E O'Sullivan (253 miles) | Jack Foley | 5/ 1 | 6:19.90 | |
| 2020 | Yielding | 10 | Rubiana | 7 | 11 6 | 87 | 028-554 | 9 days | Caroline Mccaldin (151 miles) | J J Slevin | 7/ 2 | 6:06.80 | |
| 2019 | Yielding | 11 | Tara Mia | 6 | 11 9 | 92 | 0F77P-U | 14 days | T Gibney (103 miles) | Darragh O'Keeffe | 7/ 2 | 6:07.60 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 10 | Ballyfinboy | 12 | 11 8 | 91 | 56254U | 15 days | J R Finn (209 miles) | D J Mullins | 9/ 1 | 6:12.90 | |
| 2017 | Yielding | 12 | Dinnie's Vinnie | 9 | 11 7 | 90 | 94P12-3 | 21 days | J P Dempsey (131 miles) | Luke Dempsey | 9/ 4 | 6:13.50 |
