Down Royal (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 28 September 2026

The turf track at Down Royal (IRE) hosted an exciting afternoon of flat racing on 28 September 2026. Under Good to Yielding conditions, a total of 83 runners contested the seven-race card. This Down Royal (IRE) report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the day's action, contributing to our ongoing coverage of Down Royal (IRE) results and the latest Down Royal (IRE) race results 28 September 2026.

Meeting Statistics

The standout performance of the meeting was Pillar Of Hope (GB), who defied odds of 23.00 to claim victory in the Molson Coors Beverage Handicap.

• Total runners: 83
• Average field size: 11.9
• Favourite strike rate: 29%
• Biggest-priced winner: Pillar Of Hope (GB) at 23.00 (Molson Coors Beverage Handicap)

Race-by-Race Results

• 1:59 Coors Fillies Handicap (13f): Won by Nellcote (IRE), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien and ridden by Declan McDonogh. 2nd: Vanir (IRE) (10.00, 0.75 btn); 3rd: Ankara (FR) (26.00, 0.5 btn).
• 2:34 Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden (7f): Won by Leap Of Light (IRE), trained by Mrs J. Harrington and ridden by Keithen Kennedy. 2nd: Ladrona (IRE) (4.00, 0.2 btn); 3rd: Essence Of Time (GB) (2.20, 2.25 btn).
• 3:09 Madrí Excepcional Maiden (7f): Won by Daring Heart (IRE), trained by G. M. Lyons and ridden by G. F. Carroll. 2nd: Monmouth (IRE) (6.00, 2.5 btn); 3rd: Orellana (IRE) (5.50, 2.25 btn).
• 3:44 Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap (7f): Won by Minaun View (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness and ridden by Patrick McGettigan. 2nd: Faoladh (IRE) (8.50, 2.5 btn); 3rd: Thru And Thru (IRE) (8.00, 0.5 btn).
• 4:19 Pravha Handicap (Div I) (11f): Won by No More Hiding (GB), trained by A Oliver and ridden by W. J. Lee. 2nd: Aiteall (IRE) (19.00, 1.25 btn); 3rd: Autocrat (IRE) (8.50, 0.2 btn).
• 4:50 Pravha Handicap (Div II) (11f): Won by Connecteo (IRE), trained by A Oliver and ridden by Ben Coen. 2nd: Shay's Dream (IRE) (12.00, 3.75 btn); 3rd: Flagstone Lady (IRE) (4.00, 0.75 btn).
• 5:25 Molson Coors Beverage Handicap (13f): Won by Pillar Of Hope (GB), trained by P Sweeney and ridden by Patrick McGettigan. 2nd: Sea Eagle (GB) (51.00, 4.5 btn); 3rd: Cooley's Mist (IRE) (5.50, 0.75 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

A Oliver led the way among the trainers with 2 wins on the day. Patrick McGettigan was the most successful jockey, securing 2 victories.

Insight

It was a challenging day for punters at Down Royal, with the favourite strike rate finishing at a modest 29%. While market leaders like Daring Heart (IRE) obliged in the maiden event, several fancied runners were turned over in the competitive handicap contests.

The highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the victory of Pillar Of Hope (GB). Returning at 23.00, the eight-year-old provided the biggest upset of the day in the final race, capping off a tactical meeting for connections.

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