Downpatrick

Today, August 10, 2025Hurdle2m5fGood

The vote goes to CODED WELDER, who has finished in the money on each of his three starts over hurdles and while a stiffer test would probably be ideal, he looks more than capable of winning a race of this type. William Butler has also been knocking on the door and looks set to play another leading role. Likely improvers Dramatic License and North Moon also enter calculations.

  • Coded Welder
  • William Butler
  • Dramatic License
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 2. William Butler
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 155-3242
    Price History:
    2.75
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Fair hurdler. One win from 3 runs last season. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 13 in novice hurdle (11/5) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Key player.
  • 4. Coded Welder
    J: Sam EwingT: P. Mulligan, Ireland
    F: R323
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Creditable third of 16 in novice hurdle at Galway (22f, good to soft, 12/1) 11 days ago. High on the shortlist.
  • 6. North Moon
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 75
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Twice-raced maiden under Rules. 5/1, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 16 days ago, finishing tired. Likely to improve for his top yard.
  • 5. Dramatic License
    J: J. J. SlevinT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: 324-347
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    103
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Fair hurdler. 9/2, bit below form seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, good) 19 days ago. This step up in trip could help unlock improvement.
  • 7. Southey
    J: D. E. MullinsT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: U3246-
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    104
    Days Since Last Run:
    345
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Good sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20f, good, 11/1) last August. Not seen out in this sphere since, but won between the flags in May and while Dramatic License appears to be the stable No 1, this 5-y-o needs a second look.
  • 1. Cut The Rope
    J: M. P. O'ConnorT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland
    F: 2F926/P57-
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    238
    Verdict
    Fair hurdler. 16/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft). Off 7 months ahead of this yard debut and others make more appeal for win purposes.
  • 3. Beltoy
    J: Mr T. C. KileffT: Stuart Crawford, Ireland
    F: 7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Once-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
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