Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase – Downpatrick

Downpatrick

16:27

Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase

Date 2026-03-29

Distance 3m4f120y

Class

Going Yielding To Soft

Type Chase

Surface Turf

Age Band 5yo+

Prize €29,450

Weather Overcast

Temp 6.6°C

Wind 6mph S

Rain 6%

Runners (18)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
7	Uncle Pat Bay J:Paul Townend T:W P Mullins	J:Paul Townend T:W P Mullins	156	—	8462U2	125	140	134	42d	—	—	+7	33.2	0.56/1	9/4 31%
Second in Punchestown's Grand National Trial, does not need to improve much to win here
3	Fishery Lane Grey J:Brian Hayes T:W P Mullins	J:Brian Hayes T:W P Mullins	160	—	-7F324	129	138	121	27d	—	—	+14	28.3	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Fair fourth on handicap debut, stablemate Uncle Pat appears more attractively handicapped
6	Born Braver Bay J:Keith Donoghue T:Gavin Cromwell	J:Keith Donoghue T:Gavin Cromwell	157	p	909620	126	140	100	42d	—	—	+16	25	2.00/1	8/1 11%
Second at Down Royal on second handicap start, well held by Uncle Pat on Punchestown run
10	St Denis's Well Chestnut J:Jack Kennedy T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	J:Jack Kennedy T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	151	tp	9916P2	120	138	126	29d	—	—	+18	26.8	2.25/1	9/1 10%
Best form this term over hurdles; could go well for the trainer who won this last year
5	Slanagaibhgoleir Bay J:Josh Williamson(5) T:Gordon Elliott	J:Josh Williamson(5) T:Gordon Elliott	159	p	P-6132	128	141	133	12d	—	—	+13	21.9	2.25/1	9/1 10%
Useful form over 2m4f at Down Royal, hard to be sure how effectively he will stay
14	I A Connect Bay J:Caragh Monaghan(7) T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	J:Caragh Monaghan(7) T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	143	—	933170	112	139	106	35d	—	—	+16	24.5	2.75/1	11/1 8%
Now 12lb higher than for Down Royal win, down the field over hurdles on his last two runs
15	Solly Attwell Bay J:Danny Gilligan T:Cian Collins	J:Danny Gilligan T:Cian Collins	143	b	1656P6	112	131	121	25d	—	—	+11	17.4	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Gained back-to-back wins last autumn, struggled over hurdles last time, blinkered now
9	Rexem Bay J:Eoin Staples(5) T:John C McConnell	J:Eoin Staples(5) T:John C McConnell	152	p	531422	121	144	130	57d	—	—	+24	32.2	2.75/1	11/1 8%
Twice second at Musselburgh in recent months, has a good record at this venue
12	Ontheropes Brown J:Danny Mullins T:Thomas Mullins	J:Danny Mullins T:Thomas Mullins	146	p	P02330	115	140	-	15d	—	—	+17	23.1	4.00/1	16/1 6%
Has shown fair form over hurdles this season, 1-23 record over fences is a negative
11	Brandt Bay J:Jordan Gainford T:Cian Collins	J:Jordan Gainford T:Cian Collins	146	t	1PP-06	115	141	-	25d	—	—	+13	17.6	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Won a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown last season, should be better for a hurdles run
2	Shannon Royale Bay J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	J:Darragh O'Keeffe T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	161	p	P-75P7	130	139	117	53d	—	—	+17	21.1	5.50/1	22/1 4%
Has failed to show anything like his best since joining this team, has reportedly bled
8	Money Heist Bay J:Mr D McGill(7) T:Gary McGill	J:Mr D McGill(7) T:Gary McGill	152	t	52-706	121	138	27	76d	—	—	+15	18.7	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Two runs for this stable have been over hurdles, first time with a tongue-tie
R17	Bodhisattva Chestnut J:TBC T:John C McConnell	J: T:John C McConnell	141	p	P-73P5	110	142	113	15d	—	—	+12	16.1	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Second reserve, third in this event in 2024, unconvincing recent form, last win in 2023
13	Dorans Law Bay J:Tiernan Power Roche(3) T:P J Rothwell	J:Tiernan Power Roche(3) T:P J Rothwell	145	p	261452	114	141	128	183d	—	—	+21	25	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Won on good ground at Wexford last summer, off since 12l second at the Listowel festival
1	Brideswell Lad Bay J:Michael Kenneally(5) T:Seamus Neville	J:Michael Kenneally(5) T:Seamus Neville	166	—	16-P45	135	142	-	24d	—	—	+19	22.1	8.25/1	33/1 3%
Six-time chase winner, no sign of his best form since returning fron a long absence
R16	Beggars Rock Bay J:Kevin Sexton T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	J:Kevin Sexton T:Ian Patrick Donoghue	143	tp	-17P3P	112	141	120	74d	—	—	—	17.4	—	—
First reserve, has joined last year's winning trainer who has three guaranteed runners
R18	The Gradual Slope Grey J:TBC T:Sean O O'Brien	J: T:Sean O O'Brien	140	p	U3PP04	109	138	119	12d	—	—	—	14.8	—	—
Third reserve, not disgraced when taking on very smart types at Down Royal
4	Flash De Touzaine Bay J:Donagh Meyler T:Liz Doyle	J:Donagh Meyler T:Liz Doyle	159	tp	6-1406	128	142	104	183d	—	—	—	19.5	—	—
Lacks a recent run and is getting on in years, but stays well and seems ground-versatile

Horse	bet365	Coral	Virgin Bet
Uncle Pat	9/4	9/4	9/4
Fishery Lane	11/2	11/2	11/2
Born Braver	8/1	8/1	8/1
St Denis's Well	9/1	9/1	9/1
Slanagaibhgoleir	9/1	9/1	9/1
I A Connect	11/1	11/1	11/1
Solly Attwell	12/1	14/1	12/1
Rexem	11/1	11/1	11/1
Ontheropes	14/1	16/1	14/1
Brandt	18/1	18/1	18/1
Shannon Royale	22/1	22/1	22/1
Money Heist	25/1	28/1	25/1
Bodhisattva	25/1	22/1	22/1
Dorans Law	28/1	25/1	25/1
Brideswell Lad	33/1	33/1	33/1
Beggars Rock	-	-	-
The Gradual Slope	-	-	-
Flash De Touzaine	-	-	-

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Uncle Pat

33.2

OR: 18.8 Form: 6.5 Odds: 8

9/4

2nd

Rexem

32.2

OR: 17.8 Form: 12.1 Odds: 2.4

11/1

3rd

Fishery Lane

28.3

OR: 19.8 Form: 4.6 Odds: 4

11/2

St Denis's Well

26.8

OR: 17.5 Form: 7 Odds: 2.4

9/1

Born Braver

OR: 19 Form: 3.5 Odds: 2.5

8/1

Dorans Law

OR: 16 Form: 8 Odds: 1

28/1

I A Connect

24.5

OR: 15.5 Form: 6.5 Odds: 2.5

11/1

Ontheropes

23.1

OR: 16.3 Form: 5.1 Odds: 1.7

16/1

Brideswell Lad

22.1

OR: 21.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

33/1

Slanagaibhgoleir

21.9

OR: 19.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.4

9/1

Shannon Royale

21.1

OR: 20 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

22/1

Flash De Touzaine

19.5

OR: 19.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Money Heist

18.7

OR: 17.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1

28/1

Brandt

17.6

OR: 16.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

18/1

Solly Attwell

17.4

OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.9

14/1

Beggars Rock

17.4

OR: 15.5 Form: 1.9 Odds: 0

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Bodhisattva

16.1

OR: 15 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

25/1

The Gradual Slope

14.8

OR: 14.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Brideswell Lad	135	142	—
Shannon Royale	130	139	117
Fishery Lane	129	138	121
Slanagaibhgoleir	128	141	133
Flash De Touzaine	128	142	104
Born Braver	126	140	100
Uncle Pat	125	140	134
Rexem	121	144	130
Money Heist	121	138	27
St Denis's Well	120	138	126
Ontheropes	115	140	—
Brandt	115	141	—
Dorans Law	114	141	128
I A Connect	112	139	106
Solly Attwell	112	131	121
Beggars Rock	112	141	120
Bodhisattva	110	142	113
The Gradual Slope	109	138	119

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Slanagaibhgoleir	12d ago	Quick return
The Gradual Slope	12d ago	Quick return
Ontheropes	15d ago	Fit
Bodhisattva	15d ago	Fit
Brideswell Lad	24d ago	Fit
Solly Attwell	25d ago	Fit
Brandt	25d ago	Fit
Fishery Lane	27d ago	Fit
St Denis's Well	29d ago	Fit
I A Connect	35d ago	Fit
Uncle Pat	42d ago	Fit
Born Braver	42d ago	Fit
Shannon Royale	53d ago	Fresh
Rexem	57d ago	Fresh
Beggars Rock	74d ago	Fresh
Money Heist	76d ago	Fresh
Dorans Law	183d ago	Long break
Flash De Touzaine	183d ago	Long break