chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th after 2 out, regained 3rd approaching last, went 2nd over 100 yards out, kept on well to lead close home
2 17:50 Downpatrick (NI) 11 Oct 2024
Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Novice Handicap Hurdle (4YO plus)
2m 1f 65y Good to Yielding
tracked leaders, progress into 2nd halfway, left in lead 4 out, pushed along approaching last, soon ridden and kept on, no extra and headed over 50 yards out
rear of mid division, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, went 2nd after next, ridden entering straight, no extra and dropped to 3rd over 100 yards out, kept on
towards rear, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd when left 2nd 4 out, pushed along in 3rd when slightly hampered by loose horse after 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to rear last, ridden and went moderate 4th over 100 yards out
always towards rear, never a factor
led, jinked right and unseated rider 4 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Soft | 6 | Bukhill | 5 | 11 1 | 103 | 417263 | 23 days | Peter Fahey (131 miles) | Eamonn Fitzgerald | 11/ 4 | 4:30.60 |