tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, headway into 2nd travelling well after 2 out, led before last, ridden and stayed on well run-in
4 18:30 Downpatrick (NI) 18 Jun 2023
Tote Always SP Or Better At Downpatrick Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (4YO plus)
2m 1f 65y Good to Yielding
in rear, progress into moderate 5th 2 out, soon ridden, 4th at last, went 3rd entering straight, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd close home
led and clear, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, dropped to 5th at last, regained 3rd close home, kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th close home
tracked leaders, 2nd at halfway, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed before last, 3rd at last, no impression run-in
rear of mid-division, pushed along 4th, ridden in last 3 out, no impression
in rear and off pace, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression
mid-division, mistake at 1st, ridden and closer in 4th 3 out, weakened
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good - Yielding | 6 | Dollar Value | 7 | 11 13 | 124 | 14R-049 | 10 days | T G McCourt (103 miles) | Mark McDonagh | 6/ 4 | 4:11.20 | |
| 2021 | Good | 7 | Mr Moondance | 10 | 11 1 | 103 | 0-45110 | 265 days | M McNiff (138 miles) | Cathal Landers | 18/ 1 | 4:10.00 |