| Pos | Horse / Form | Age/Wgt | Jockey / Trainer | OR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F |
7y 167 lbs |
Harry Sexton(7) John Joseph Hanlon |
121 | 20/1 | |
| 🥇 1st |
7y 159 lbs |
Kevin Sexton Ian Patrick Donoghue |
113 | 4/1 | |
| 🥉 3rd |
7y 158 lbs |
Eoghan Finegan(5) Gavin Cromwell |
112 | 3/1 | |
| 5 |
10y 153 lbs |
Niall Moore(5) Dermot A McLoughlin |
107 | 13/2 | |
| 4 |
5y 150 lbs |
Daniel King John Patrick Ryan |
104 | 11/4F | |
| 🥈 2nd |
10y 148 lbs |
Phillip Enright Mark Michael McNiff |
102 | 3/1 | |
| 7 |
8y 147 lbs |
Kevin Healy(7) Declan Queally |
101 | – |
War Correspondent heads this field of seven at Downpatrick over an extended two and a quarter miles on good ground, sitting narrowly ahead of Stuntman Steve on our assessments and looking the most credible option in what shapes as a competitive staying contest. Stuntman Steve represents the most pressing threat at four pounds behind, with Piccolo Player and Presenting Lad also capable of making their presence felt if the principals have an off day. The step up to eighteen furlongs and the underfoot conditions look to suit our selection well enough to give connections every chance of a positive result. War Correspondent is our pick to take this.