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Event Co Marquees Maiden

Down Royal · 17:43 · Saturday, 20 June 2026 · 1m4f207y · Soft

🤖 AI race preview

A soft going at Down Royal favours staying horses, with early pace likely to be set by Duvessa or Steel Cut, though both lack recent form under current conditions—Duvessa’s mid-division showing at Roscommon and weak finish at Curragh suggest she may struggle to hold ground, while Steel Cut’s first-time headgear at 135lbs in a 1m2f maiden offers a rare chance to make appeal despite limited recent run data. Daddy Long Legs stands out with a Grade 3 hurdle win at Ballinrobe and a strong 3rd/8 finish in a similar distance, supported by a 150 rating and a 135lb weight, making him the most credible contender in a field with minimal recent form across the board. The main danger is Murat, who showed strong staying ability in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse and has a solid record in soft ground, while Annacroft and Counting Coup offer each-way value with pedigree and a clean run in a lower-tier race, though both lack form to challenge.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Counting Coup (IRE) Nathan Crosse26
2Daddy Long Legs (FR) W J Lee4.33
3Duvessa (IRE) J M Sheridan2.50
4Joe Cool (IRE) Adam Caffrey3.75
5Steel Cut (IRE) Gary Carroll11
6Medadthebookie (GB) Tom Buckley81

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