6 17:05 Downpatrick (NI) 09 Oct 2026
McGrady Financial Services Beginners Chase (4YO plus)
2m 3f 100y Good
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yielding | 7 | Seskin Flash | 6 | 11 12 | - | 584414 | 179 days | J P Dempsey (131 miles) | Donagh Meyler | 15/ 2 | 4:59.60 | |
| 2024 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Boomslang | 7 | 11 12 | - | P-22152 | 10 days | R Menzies | Ross Chapman | 11/ 4 | 4:50.50 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 12 | Jenny Flex | 6 | 11 5 | - | 5-50822 | 9 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Jack Kennedy | 9/ 2 | 5:05.10 | |
| 2022 | Yielding | 8 | Clonbury Bridge | 6 | 11 12 | - | 0F0-7P2 | 23 days | J P Dempsey (131 miles) | Luke Dempsey | 5/ 2 | 4:55.30 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 9 | Gelee Blanche | 5 | 11 7 | - | 1-06733 | 23 days | W P Mullins (158 miles) | Jack Foley | 11/ 2 | 5:05.20 | |
| 2020 | Yielding | 12 | Fag An Bealach | 6 | 11 7 | - | 034273 | 206 days | A L T Moore (131 miles) | Donagh Meyler | 5/ 1 | 4:57.90 | |
| 2019 | Yielding | 11 | Stylish Moment | 6 | 11 12 | - | 2-3U448 | 35 days | E Doyle (174 miles) | Phillip Enright | 20/ 1 | 4:57.10 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 9 | Moonball | 4 | 10 10 | - | 601462 | 14 days | G P Cromwell (103 miles) | Paul Townend | 5/ 2 | 4:53.20 | |
| 2017 | Yielding | 15 | Canny Tom | 7 | 11 12 | - | 921023 | 8 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Keith Donoghue | 8/ 1 | 4:58.60 | |
| 2016 | Yielding | 10 | Better Back Bob | 10 | 11 12 | - | 21-3800 | 20 days | N McKnight (151 miles) | Robbie Colgan | 33/ 1 | 4:52.40 | |
| 2015 | Good | 8 | Battling Boru | 9 | 11 12 | - | 5F5444 | 10 days | A Mullins (174 miles) | Danny Mullins | 7/ 2 | 4:50.40 | |
| 2014 | Yielding | 7 | Formal Bid | 7 | 11 12 | - | 4116-32 | 6 days | G Elliott (103 miles) | Paul Carberry | EVENS | 5:02.40 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 9 | More Madness | 6 | 11 12 | - | P6004U | 33 days | T O'Brien (253 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 8/ 1 | 5:17.10 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 10 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 9 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 3f 100y | 4:40.30 |