Downpatrick (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 18 September 2026

Racing returned to the picturesque Downpatrick (IRE) course in Northern Ireland on 18 September 2026, where a seven-race card played out on good-going turf. Providing comprehensive Downpatrick (IRE) results for local enthusiasts and national racing fans alike, this Downpatrick (IRE) report captures the highlights of a day defined by competitive fields and notable shifts in the market. With 82 runners taking to the track across the afternoon, punters were treated to a full programme of jumps action.

Meeting Statistics

With a favourite strike rate of just 14% on the day, punters found the going difficult as favourites were consistently overturned throughout the afternoon.

• Total runners: 82
• Average field size: 11.7
• Biggest-priced winner: Kashchei (GB) (8.00) in the Kildress Plumbing Suppliers Rated Novice Hurdle
• Favourite strike rate: 14%

Race-by-Race Results

• 2:12 Randox Handicap Hurdle (18f): Won by Calm Flight Ahead (IRE), trained by P J Rothwell and ridden by Shane O'Callaghan. 2nd: Dairy Force (IRE) (4.00, 2l); 3rd: Chantilly Wings (IRE) (10.00, 15l).
• 2:47 MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (18f): Won by Might Be The One (IRE), trained by Andrew McNamara and ridden by Conor Stone-Walsh. 2nd: John Dixen (IRE) (4.00, 8l); 3rd: Pahlavi (IRE) (6.50, 2.25l).
• 3:22 MB McGrady And Co Chartered Accountants Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (18f): Won by Invincible Oscar (IRE), trained by Noel C. Kelly and ridden by Simon Torrens. 2nd: Centaq (IRE) (6.50, 0.5l); 3rd: Youknowme (IRE) (13.00, 3l).
• 3:57 Kildress Plumbing Suppliers Rated Novice Hurdle (21.5f): Won by Kashchei (GB), trained by Cian Collins and ridden by Carl Millar. 2nd: Harpy Eagle (IRE) (5.50, 7.5l); 3rd: Mr Master Mac (IRE) (4.33, 0.3l).
• 4:28 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase (18f): Won by Sea Of Doubt (IRE), trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue and ridden by Conor Stone-Walsh. 2nd: Whispering Willow (IRE) (3.75, 8l); 3rd: Doctor Confusion (FR) (21.00, 3.25l).
• 5:02 Vianstown Handicap Steeplechase (23.5f): Won by Anodandawink (IRE), trained by Ciaran Murphy and ridden by Peter Smithers. 2nd: Western Model (IRE) (5.00, 2.5l); 3rd: Driveonwill (IRE) (5.50, 9.5l).
• 5:37 Dunleath Flat Race (18f): Won by Ifuknowuknow (IRE), trained by S G Carey and ridden by Miss A B O'Connor. 2nd: Myluckymaker (IRE) (3.75, 0.75l); 3rd: Orderly Conduct (IRE) (8.00, 4l).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

• Top Trainers: P J Rothwell, Andrew McNamara, Noel C. Kelly, Cian Collins, and Ian Patrick Donoghue each secured 1 win.
• Top Jockeys: Conor Stone-Walsh led the way with 2 wins; Shane O'Callaghan, Simon Torrens, Carl Millar, and Peter Smithers each claimed 1 win.

Insight

The theme of the day was the vulnerability of the market leaders. With a favourite strike rate of only 14%, it was a frustrating afternoon for those backing the shortest prices. Anodandawink (IRE) provided one of the few bright spots for favourite backers by obliging in the Vianstown Handicap Steeplechase.

The Kildress Plumbing Suppliers Rated Novice Hurdle provided the standout result of the day, as Kashchei (GB) defied odds of 8.00 to score for Cian Collins and Carl Millar. The mix of results across both the hurdles and the steeplechase events highlighted the competitive nature of the racing surface, rewarding those who looked beyond the favourites.

For full race breakdowns, including complete finishing orders and sectional data, visit our full results portal.