Our Downpatrick racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 18th September 2026. The action gets underway at 13:37 and runs through to 17:37, with going reported as GOOD (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Portnacoo boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Mr P W Mullins has been in fine form here with 28 wins from 95 rides, M A Molloy’s yard sends out runners with a 66.67% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Downpatrick
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Downpatrick over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 10 | 3 | 30% | 70% |
13:37 – T-Met Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a vintage one, and the shape of it is pretty obvious at first glance. World As One brings the standout rating, solid recent placed form and the strongest profile in the line-up, so he is the one they all have to beat. Lygon Lad has more than enough ability to make a race of it if building on his recent second, while Nirisque is interesting on old bits of form and is weighted to be involved if coming on for his latest run. There are a few unexposed Mullins runners lower down the weights, notably Katie Can’t Count and Blue Trix, but this still feels like a race where proven hurdle form should count for plenty. Tricky enough for places, but not especially hard to read at the top.
Top Selections
1. World As One – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 2-4532 | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 92
He is hardly a cryptic choice, but sometimes the obvious one is obvious for a reason. World As One has been running to a consistent level in stronger races than this, and that mark of 130 leaves him clear on the numbers. The latest second says he is knocking firmly on the door, and this drop into an ordinary enough Downpatrick maiden gives him a golden opportunity to get off the mark over hurdles. Willie Mullins rarely wastes a journey here, and if Daniel King keeps things straightforward, this fellow should simply have too much class and experience. Even at even money, he is hard to oppose. WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Nirisque – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mike O’Connor | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: 2/02-6 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 98
Nirisque makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a lot of the bigger-priced runners look up against it. His older form is good enough to put him firmly in the mix, and that 121 rating gives him a solid platform against most of these. The latest sixth does not leap off the page, but he has the profile of one who could strip fitter for that reappearance and this sharper test on decent ground should suit better than some of his recent assignments. Henry De Bromhead’s horses are always worth noting in these maiden hurdles, and 7/1 feels fair for a horse with proven ability who does not need to improve much to hit the frame. EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: World As One is the win play and looks the most likely scorer on form, figures and stable power. For an each-way punt, Nirisque is the value against the field, especially with three places on offer. Lygon Lad is the obvious danger if reproducing his latest second, while any market strength behind Katie Can’t Count would be interesting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ginger | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Baila Conmigo | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| So Golden | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Fairy Meadow | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lygon Lad | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Piper Street | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Sky Charmer | 40/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| World As One | 1/1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Lone Ash Lad | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Trix | 9/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Money Shuffler | 100/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Nirisque | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Bluebell Breeze | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lisnadill | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Tommy Go Maith | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Katie Can’t Count |
14:12 – Randox Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is the sort of Downpatrick handicap that looks workable at first glance and then starts throwing up awkward questions. Beggars Rock arrives bidding for a hat-trick and is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins, while Chantilly Wings has been knocking on the door often enough to think another big run is coming. Calm Flight Ahead is the lurker near the foot of the weights after getting off the mark last time, and that makes him interesting in a race where several are weighted to the hilt. Dairy Force and Quint Major have bits of form that put them in the argument too, but both come with their own caveats. Competitive rather than classy, and likely to be decided by who gets the run of things turning for home.
Top Selections
1. Beggars Rock – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kevin Sexton | Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue | Form: 3-6011 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 55
He is hardly a secret in this company, but there is a lot to like about a horse arriving here off two straight wins and still only carrying 156. That recent profile suggests he has finally learned how to put races to bed, and confidence counts for plenty in these middle-distance handicap hurdles. The mark has gone up, of course, but not to a level that screams impossible, and this does not look a race overflowing with solid finishers. Kevin Sexton knows how to deliver one late around here, and at 5/2 Beggars Rock is short enough but still the one with the most persuasive current case. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Calm Flight Ahead – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 000-P1 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 102
The bare form figures are messy, but that last-time-out win changed the picture and hinted that this 5yo may just be finding his feet at the right time. Off 147, he gets in here with a light weight relative to plenty of exposed older rivals, and his topspeed figure of 102 says he has enough pace to be very competitive if backing that latest effort up. Rothwell’s horses can be dangerous when they click from nowhere, and this one is still open to more progress than most in the line-up. At 9/2, he looks the sensible each-way play against the more obvious favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Beggars Rock is the win bet because he is the one arriving with momentum and the strongest recent profile. Calm Flight Ahead makes plenty of each-way appeal from a handy racing weight after that breakthrough success. The obvious danger is Chantilly Wings, who has been running well enough to nick one, while Quint Major is the slightly trickier one to leave out if the market speaks in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migdam | 22/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Portnacoo | 20/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gone For Tea | 28/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Chantilly Wings | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Dairy Force | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Quint Major | 9/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Earl Neigh | 40/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lilac Lady | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Beggars Rock | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Derry Lad | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Viceregent | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Calm Flight Ahead | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
14:47 – MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Downpatrick handicap in that there are a few with obvious claims, a couple lurking on dangerous marks, and not much room for laziness in the market. Might Be The One is the solid one on last season’s sequence of placed efforts and is rightly prominent, while Tropical Twist has already shown he can get his head in front, albeit with a tame enough follow-up. Mercurial Sea keeps knocking on the door and John Dixen arrives off an encouraging third, so there are live alternatives to the favourite. Lower down, Doyen Og is better treated than his recent figures suggest. It is not a deep race full of hidden quality, but it is a tricky enough puzzle where current sharpness and a workable mark should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Might Be The One – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: Andrew McNamara | Form: 25322- | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 99
He makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call. Those four consecutive placed efforts before a break read well in the context of this modest enough contest, and a mark of 101 does not look beyond him given he was repeatedly running to a similar level. The topspeed figure of 99 is one of the better efforts on offer here and suggests he has the cruising speed for this sort of 2m1f test on decent ground. Conor Stone-Walsh gets the leg up for a yard that can ready one after time off, and at 2/1 he is short enough but still the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. John Dixen – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Shane O’Callaghan | Trainer: P J Rothwell | Form: 00-603 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 76
He looks the each-way value in a race where a few of the principals are priced about right. The recent third was a step back in the right direction and, as a 4yo carrying only 140, he has a bit more scope than plenty of these exposed older handicappers. Rothwell knows how to place one in this grade and there is enough in that latest run to think he can build on it if settling into a rhythm early. He does not have the same body of solid handicap form as the favourite, but 13/2 is fair compensation for that, especially with four places on offer. He is the one I’d want on side for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Might Be The One is the straightforward win play because his profile is the most reliable in the field and this does not look a strong handicap. John Dixen appeals as the each-way alternative at a workable price, especially with four places available. The obvious dangers are Mercurial Sea, who keeps threatening to win one, and Tropical Twist if bouncing back from that below-par latest effort.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Twist | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Two Can Plan | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Mercurial Sea | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Whispering Hopes | 12/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Pahlavi | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Might Be The One | 2/1 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Paymelater | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Glendaars Crystal | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Nelliestar | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Greenroad Girl | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky This Time | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Doyen Og | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| John Dixen | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
15:22 – MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks the sort of Downpatrick handicap where a few arrive with questions and only one or two bring properly persuasive recent form. Georginas Jet is the obvious starting point on ratings and market position, but she does need forgiving after a couple of below-par efforts. Centaq and Jodoro both have bits of handicap form that put them right in the mix, while Burlington House is one of the more interesting lightly-raced five-year-olds if bouncing back from a quiet reappearance. Lower down, Youknowme and Invincible Oscar have slipped to workable marks but come with risks attached. It is not a deep race and I would not call it a strong one, but that does make it a winnable opportunity for one of the more solid recent performers.
Top Selections
1. Georginas Jet – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh Meyler | Trainer: Paul John Gilligan | Form: 914937 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 98
She is not bombproof, but in a race full of shaky profiles Georginas Jet still makes the most appeal. That win earlier in the year showed she can get the job done in this grade, and a mark of 104 does not look beyond her at all. The recent seventh is not pretty on paper, though her overall body of form is stronger than most of these and the Topspeed figure of 98 stands out in this field. Donagh Meyler is a positive booking for a mare who should be well suited by this sharp enough 2m1f on good ground. At 10/3, she is not a giveaway, but she is the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Centaq – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Alix Balfe | Trainer: Dermot A McLoughlin | Form: 2-6468 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 97
Centaq looks the each-way play in a race where consistency could go a long way. He has not been finishing his races off with much authority lately, but there have been enough respectable efforts in handicaps to suggest this level is within range, and he does not lack for pace figures with a 97 Topspeed. Off 148 he gets in nicely against exposed rivals carrying more, and Dermot A McLoughlin’s pair are both entitled to respect here. Alix Balfe takes off some of the guesswork if he can get him travelling early around this quirky track. At 13/2, he looks a sensible each-way punt rather than a wild stab. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Georginas Jet is the win bet because she owns the strongest recent winning form in a weak enough contest. Centaq is the each-way alternative with four places on offer, as his mark and speed figures give him every chance of hitting the frame. The main danger is Jodoro, who is capable if putting it all together and arrives with fewer miles on the clock than some of these.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodoro | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Xquise | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Burlington House | 17/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Georginas Jet | 10/3 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Hello Johnjoe | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Victoria Kesia | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Polly Poppins | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Centaq | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Baltinglass Hill | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Oscar | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Glory Sky | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Youknowme | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
15:57 – Kildress Plumbing Suppliers Rated Novice Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a smart little novice hurdle for the grade and not one where you can just latch onto the obvious. Luker’s Tipple arrives on a hat-trick and has done little wrong, while Lady Lena brings the usual Willie Mullins intrigue after winning on her hurdling debut despite a modest mark of 117. Brother Walfrid and Mr Master Mac have the sort of solid, battle-hardened form that should put them right in the mix again, and Gangster Granny is another progressive type getting weight from the principals. The trip looks sure to matter here: a few of these have been doing their best work late, and Downpatrick can reward a horse that travels and jumps cleanly. It’s competitive rather than deep, but definitely a race to take seriously.
Top Selections
1. Luker’s Tipple
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: -34111 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 98
He’s the one with the clearest upward curve. Three wins on the spin, a mark of 125 and a topspeed figure of 98 all tell you this isn’t just a horse nicking weak races before the assessor catches up. Cromwell’s runners in this sphere tend to be well placed, and Luker’s Tipple has looked like a progressive sort who is learning on the job rather than standing still. The step into a race of this nature asks a different question, but he’s already achieved the joint-highest topspeed in the field and his profile is stronger than most. If he settles and sees out the 2m5f thoroughly, he’s the one I’d want on side. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Gangster Granny – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Flanagan | Trainer: C A McBratney | Form: -15211 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 99
At the prices, Gangster Granny looks the each-way play. She’s won her last two, comes here with a profile full of momentum and, crucially, gets in on just 161lb despite a rating of 123. That puts her right alongside the better-fancied runners on the figures, and there’s no fluke about a topspeed of 99 in this company. Sean Flanagan is a positive booking for a mare who seems to be thriving with racing, and in a nine-runner field the three-place each-way terms are worth using. Available at 8/1, she makes plenty of appeal as the value angle against some shorter-priced rivals with less room for manoeuvre. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Luker’s Tipple is the win play on the back of his hat-trick and strong recent figures, and he looks the most likely horse to keep progressing past this field. For an each-way punt, Gangster Granny makes plenty of sense at 8/1 with three places on offer. Lady Lena and the consistent Brother Walfrid are the obvious dangers if the selection underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brother Walfrid | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mr Master Mac | 6/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Holy Joe | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Look Sport | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Gangster Granny | 8/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Kashchei | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Lady Lena | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Harpy Eagle | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Gangster Granny |
16:28 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a fairly interesting beginners chase rather than a deep one, and there’s a definite sense that a couple of these have been waiting for a race like this to drop right. Whispering Willow brings the most persuasive recent profile after finishing second last time, while Kalsman has been knocking on the door and sets a solid standard on the figures. Sea Of Doubt is another with respectable placed form, but he’s had enough chances and looks a shade more vulnerable than the market may suggest. Of the bigger prices, Doctor Confusion is the one who could step forward for top connections if taking to fences. It’s not impossible to solve, but it is the sort of race where small improvements over these obstacles can make all the difference.
Top Selections
1. Whispering Willow – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 133602 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 92
Whispering Willow looks the percentage call. He arrives in better nick than most after a runner-up effort last time, and that piece of form stands out in a race where a few of these have become expensive to follow. A mark of 104 and topspeed of 92 put him right in the mix, and as a 5yo there’s still scope for a bit more to come over fences. Keith Donoghue is an eye-catching booking and Gavin Cromwell’s runners are rarely short of professionalism in this sphere. At 7/2 he isn’t hiding, but he still makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking a standout certainty. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Doctor Confusion – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Mike O’Connor | Trainer: Henry De Bromhead | Form: /6P-84 | Rating: | Topspeed:
Doctor Confusion is the each-way play because he’s the one in here who could easily be better than his bare form suggests. His recent 8 and 4 don’t scream obvious winner, but they do hint that he’s coming to the boil, and this stable knows exactly how to place one in a beginners chase. Henry De Bromhead’s runners over fences always demand respect, especially in races of this nature where technique and confidence matter as much as polished figures. He’s only 5, gets a nice opportunity against mostly exposed types, and 8/1 feels fair if you’re backing upside rather than established solidity. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Whispering Willow is the straightforward win play given his recent second and the fact he looks the most dependable option in the field. Doctor Confusion is the each-way punt at 8/1, with his profile leaving room for a chunk of improvement over fences. Kalsman is the obvious danger after a pair of placed efforts, while Sea Of Doubt also has claims if finally putting it all together.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Confusion | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kalsman | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| King Gris | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Pralognan | 17/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Quirt Evans | 12/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cherry Red | 33/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Feet On The Ground | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Fizzle Rock | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Doubt | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Thirsty Work | 18/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Whispering Willow | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Pillartou | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
17:02 – Vianstown Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 7f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Downpatrick handicap chase: a big field, plenty with holes in their profiles, and just enough progressive types to stop it being a lottery. Anodandawink arrives in obvious form after back-to-back wins and is the one they all have to beat, but this is deeper than the races he has been mopping up. Driveonwill is another on the up and his strike-rate over fences commands respect despite the odd sketchy round, while Western Model and Dearg Mor make appeal lower down the weights in a race where a manageable burden could count for plenty over this trip. There are lurking dangers at prices too, notably Malton Groove and Ringdufferin, but this still looks a race where recent momentum should matter most.
Top Selections
1. Anodandawink – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Peter Smithers | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 3-9211 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 107
He is the percentage call. Two wins on the spin tell their own story, but it is the way he has gone about it that makes him hard to oppose here. A 5yo with form figures of 3-9211 in a race full of exposed older handicappers is exactly the sort I want on side at Downpatrick, and a mark of 115 still may not have him pinned down. His Topspeed figure stacks up perfectly well for this grade and there is every chance this longer trip continues to bring improvement. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he remains the most likely winner and deserves that status.
Bet: WIN
2. Western Model – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor Smithers | Trainer: Andrew Kinirons | Form: 5-8314 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 94
Western Model looks the each-way value in a race where plenty of these have become hard to trust. He got his head in front two starts ago and backed that up with a respectable fourth last time, so the recent profile is solid enough, and carrying 149 in a race of this nature catches the eye. He is not as flashy as the market principals, but he is a reliable enough type to think he can travel into this and give you a decent run for your money. The 15/2 with Bet365 feels fair in an 18-runner contest with four places on offer, especially if this turns into a test of consistency rather than brilliance.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Anodandawink is the win play because he is the progressive one in the line-up and still looks ahead of the handicapper. Western Model makes plenty of appeal as the each-way punt at a workable price in a race where many have questions to answer. Driveonwill is the obvious danger if his jumping holds up, while Dearg Mor is another worth respecting from the foot of the weights.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Lamb | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Howdoyalikeherhome | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Anodandawink | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Ringdufferin | 18/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Littlebiggie | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Driveonwill | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mickey Cohen | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Tell Nobody Nothin | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Gorthill | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Shantou Show | 16/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Wild Mandate | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Model | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Following Orders | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Schiehallion | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Dearg Mor | 10/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Walkmethroughit | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Malton Groove | 10/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Driveonwill |
17:37 – Dunleath INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden bumper rather than a deep one, and there are a few with form that sets a workable standard. Myluckymaker is the obvious starting point after a string of solid efforts, while Orderly Conduct and Hadahi bring the sort of profile that says there could still be more to come. Ifuknowuknow has already shown enough to be competitive as well, and S T Hamo is no forlorn hope if building on his latest third. The rest are either newcomers or runners who need a fair step forward, so this may boil down to whether proven consistency beats potential improvement. In that respect, it is a slightly tricky puzzle, but not an impossible one to solve.
Top Selections
1. Myluckymaker – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Finn Buckley | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: 862-22 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 81
He is the percentage call. Those last two runner-up efforts tell you he is knocking loudly on the door, and a mark of 104 is the best published figure in the field. More importantly, he has been doing his racing in a way that suggests this sort of contest is well within range if he gets a decent pace to aim at. McConnell’s runners are rarely lacking for know-how in these events, and Myluckymaker sets the clearest piece of form. At 3/1 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he is hard to oppose given the consistency edge he brings. Bet: WIN
2. Hadahi – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Mr D McGill | Trainer: Noel C Kelly | Form: 2 | Rating: | Topspeed:
There is always a temptation in these bumpers to side with the horse who has shown promise just once and could easily improve plenty for the experience, and Hadahi fits that bill. Finishing second on debut is a solid starting point in this company, especially for a 4yo getting weight from the older geldings. Noel C Kelly also saddles Bresil Belle here, but this is clearly the more interesting of the pair on what we have seen. The 13/2 on offer makes appeal because he does not need a huge leap forward to hit the frame, and a natural bit of progression could put him right in the mix. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Myluckymaker is the sensible win play because his form is the most reliable and the standard he has set should take plenty of beating. Hadahi is the each-way punt in a 13-runner field, with his debut second giving him scope to outrun his price. The main dangers are Orderly Conduct, who has shaped with promise, and Ifuknowuknow, who has enough experience to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask The Lord | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ifuknowuknow | 11/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Old Court | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| S T Hamo | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Thranduil | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Guitar Star | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Hadahi | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Orderly Conduct | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Bresil Belle | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Eleen Alana | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 80/1 | 33/1 | 80/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Myluckymaker | 3/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Loves A Laugh | 11/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
Downpatrick Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portnacoo | 5 | 3 | 60% | 60% |
| Gangster Granny | 6 | 3 | 50% | 83.33% |
| Driveonwill | 4 | 2 | 50% | 100% |
| Pahlavi | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Shantou Show | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 95 | 28 | 29.47% | 69.47% |
| Daniel King | 20 | 4 | 20% | 25% |
| Josh Williamson | 20 | 4 | 20% | 35% |
| Thomas O’Connor | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% |
| Jack Kennedy | 91 | 18 | 19.78% | 51.65% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Downpatrick:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Molloy | 6 | 4 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| S G Carey | 14 | 6 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| R P Cody | 5 | 2 | 40% | 100% |
| Andrew Kinirons | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| W P Mullins | 211 | 58 | 27.49% | 63.51% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Downpatrick racing tips for Friday 18th September 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Downpatrick today?
The first race at Downpatrick on Friday 18th September 2026 goes off at 13:37, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Downpatrick today?
The going at Downpatrick is reported as GOOD (Watering).
How many races are at Downpatrick today?
There are 8 races on the card at Downpatrick today, running from 13:37 through to 17:37.
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