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13:53 Down Royal (IRE)
Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Novice Handicap Hurdle
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 86y
- Going: Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €15,000 added
- Winner: €9,000
- 2nd: €3,000
- 3rd: €1,500
- 4th: €750
- Form 345413
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer S Neville
- Jockey Sean Cleary-Farrell
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed after 3 out, soon ridden, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, mistake and unseated rider last
- Form 6-33101
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M A Molloy
- Jockey Phillip Enright
mid-division, bumped 2nd, ridden into 8th after 3 out, no extra before next
- Form 1-34153
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Daniel King
towards rear, ridden into 11th after 3 out, no impression before next
- Form 77-71F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
rear of mid-division for most, towards rear and no extra before straight, weakened and completely tailed off
- Form 35341
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer William Harvey
- Jockey Ms L A Byrne
held up, progress entering straight, ridden in 9th after 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, slight mistake last
- Form 21147P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Simon Torrens
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
- Form 2-9972
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
rear of mid-division, progress 4 out, closer in 6th 3 out, ridden to challenge and pecked slightly 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 7524
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Ian Donoghue
- Jockey James Smith
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 3 out, ridden in close 2nd before 2 out, disputed again 2 out, edged ahead closing stages, kept on well
- Form 4795
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 1432
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey Mr S Connor
towards rear, no impression entering straight, some late progress from before last
- Form 6-34205
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer W R Crawford
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
settled behind leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
- Form 363-153
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Philip Byrnes
mid-division, progress into 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, slight mistake last
- Form 318P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer S G Carey
- Jockey Kevin Healy
led, joined and ridden 3 out, headed and no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 13/P040
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey J J Slevin
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 50/4-775
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer N Slevin
- Jockey Paddy Cleary
mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
- Form F42006
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer E D Delany
- Jockey Harry Sexton
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to dispute after 3 out, narrow advantage before 2 out, joined again 2 out, drifted slightly left before last, headed closing stages and held
- Form 3-5964
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close up behind leaders before 2 out, 4th and ridden 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on closing stages
- Form 60PP5P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey Alix Balfe
mid-division, jumped right 2nd and collided with rival, slight mistake 5th, weakened 4 out
- Form 90080
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Conor Maxwell
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
- Form 88780P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Josh Williamson
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Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Long Branch (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) In rear, pushed along after 3 out, went 4th after 2 out, ridden and kept on well into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 6, 5 1/4l behind Espresso Milan (11-5) at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding in Jan.
Welluknow (IRE) 18-5 (11-6) Held up in rear, 4th entering straight, headway on inner to lead after 2 out, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f sft in Jan beating Heron's Butler (11-9) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Chichester Park 6-1 (11-8) In touch, 3rd halfway, not fluent 3 out, no impression on leaders last, one paced run-in, 3rd of 6, 7 3/4l behind Vitorio Piel (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Needs Must (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress to go 3rd when fell 2 out, at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Campbell Black (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Towards rear, headway into mid division after 3 out, not fluent next, progress on outer to challenge last, led over 200 yards out, soon ridden and strongly pressed close home, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Orlando Spirit (10-0) by nk, 17 ran.
Jerrari (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Held up, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Good Option (IRE) 16-5 (11-12) Towards rear, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, progress into 3rd next, ridden to dispute last, soon no extra and kept on one pace close home, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Agameoftwohalves (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Pat's Legacy (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, pushed along in 4th next, ridden entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 18l behind Ksar Fatal (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn hvy in Feb.
Ready For Road (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, went moderate 5th 2 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 21 1/4l behind Our Uncle Jack (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Irish Champ (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Chased leaders out wide, briefly lost ground 6th, went second after 3 out, ridden and made no impression on winner from 2 out, plugged on in remote second, 2nd of 5, 17l behind Stride On (11-9) at Ayr 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Mavetherave (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression on leaders, 5th of 8, 30 1/2l behind Jony R (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Jan.
Youlita (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) In rear, progress 3 out, ridden in 4th next, went 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, no extra, 3rd of 8, 24 1/2l behind Jony R (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Jan.
High Notions (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Always behind, pushed along 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Coco Masterpiece (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, badly hampered 2 out, never a factor, 15th of 20, dist behind Brechin Castle (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Cola Blaze (IRE) 300-1 (10-10) In rear, not fluent at 3rd, ridden in moderate last 3 out, no impression, 5th of 6, dist behind Oldschool Outlaw (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Accustomed (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) 3rd of 14, 4l behind Jump Allen (12-6) at Punchestown 2m hvy in Feb.
Fairlander (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 7th 2 out, 6th at last, kept on without threatening under hands and heels to go 4th near line, never nearer, 4th of 16, 11 3/4l behind Shellrunforbriggs (11-5) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Hey Babbs (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Towards rear, not fluent 1st, soon a bit detached in rear, further detached from 6th, pulled up before 6 out, at Thurles 2m 5f hcp sft in Mar.
Mr Devlin (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, 11th before 5th, no impression and weakened approaching straight, 13th of 18, 31 1/4l behind Dee's Lady (11-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Speakasyoufind (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, behind and pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Jan.