DownpatrickTue, July 14, 2026

SAN HILARIO (5) found a highly competitive Punchestown festival handicap too tough last time. Takes a sizeable drop in grade here. Finished second in good contests on four consecutive starts prior to that and sets the standard. Could prove difficult to beat. MARTIN PLAGE (2) switched to a leading stable after a lengthy absence of nearly twenty months off the track. Potential to improve while already showing enough to play a big role against this field. O'CALLAGHAN CAN (3) is of interest making hurdle debut having indicated ability in jumpers flats. Each way chance. SAMPOET (4) lost his rider at the first fence last time. Reverts back to hurdles here and could improve in this sphere. Each way claims.