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Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Downpatrick (IRE) · 18:29 (UK local)

Friday, 22 May 2026

2m 5f 180y

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

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AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick28%

Boston Queen (IRE)

J: Alan O'Sullivan · T: G Elliott

Represents a top stable in Gordon Elliott, often improving with experience in handicaps. If showing recent progressive form, she could be well-handicapped here.

②P2 pick22%

Gangster Granny (IRE)

J: Kevin Sexton · T: C A McBratney

Jockey Kevin Sexton is a strong booking, and the horse has shown glimpses of ability. A consistent run could see her in the frame.

③P3 pick18%

Mercurial Sea (IRE)

J: Paddy Cleary · T: N Slevin

Has shown some promise in previous runs and could be ready to step up in a competitive handicap. A good draw and a clear run could see him place.

Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (19 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
1	—	②Gangster Granny (IRE)	5	11-12	08030/1	97	14d	Kevin Sexton	C A McBratney	p	0.0
2	—	Bayonetta (IRE)	8	11-7	333P3/4-	92	9d	Kevin Healy	Gerald Quinn	p	0.0
3	—	Scary Askari	6	11-7	620860/	92	142d	Shane Fitzgerald	S McParlan	—	0.0
4	—	Annarubyrose (IRE)	5	11-6	66389/2	91	14d	James Smith	Ian Donoghue	p	0.0
5	—	③Mercurial Sea (IRE)	5	11-4	50P86/2	89	14d	Paddy Cleary	N Slevin	—	0.0
6	—	Joya Del Mar (IRE)	8	11-3	U8649/0	88	14d	Ricky Doyle	D A McLoughlin	p	0.0
7	—	Game And Glory (IRE)	10	11-2	P9P4FP/	87	20d	Dylan Robinson	P J Rothwell	b	0.0
8	—	①Boston Queen (IRE)	5	11-0	9960/	85	229d	Alan O'Sullivan	G Elliott	—	0.0
9	—	Gortmore Lady (IRE)	6	10-12	30357P/	83	178d	Eoin Walsh	Ciaran Murphy	t	0.0
10	—	Artic Chief (IRE)	5	10-9	0P8P0/3	80	14d	Carl Millar	L Lennon	—	0.0
11	—	Lady Iseult (IRE)	11	10-7	P040P/0	78	14d	Alix Balfe	D A McLoughlin	pt	0.0
12	—	Phildante (IRE)	9	10-7	P52006/	78	178d	Shane O'Callaghan	E Doyle	t	0.0
13	—	Yoursimplythebest (IRE)	6	10-5	0332P7/	76	32d	Mike O'Connor	G Keane	—	0.0
14	—	Milesfromthehonk (IRE)	6	10-4	700P0/	75	160d	John Shinnick	G Elliott	—	0.0
15	—	Toor Moon (IRE)	9	10-4	94837/0	75	12d	Niall Moore	Ms M Flynn	—	0.0
16	—	Jimli's Cave (IRE)	8	10-11	066P0/5	82	14d	Reserve 1	R K Watson	b	0.0
17	—	Jetstream Jeff (IRE)	5	10-6	PU0000/	77	52d	Reserve 2	P McCreery	—	0.0
18	—	Cozone	9	12-1	090816/	100	40d	Reserve 3	M J Smith	bt	0.0
0	—	Sights Unseen (IRE)	6	11-12	—	—	—	Alix Balfe	G P Cromwell	—	—

Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run

Key Race Factors

•Recent Form: Prioritizing horses with recent wins or placings.
•Course and Distance Suitability: Horses with proven form at Downpatrick over similar distances.
•Official Rating (OR): Assessing horses that may be well-handicapped or dropping in class.
•Trainer/Jockey Combination: Strong partnerships often indicate a well-prepared contender.
•Handicap Mark: Looking for horses that could be leniently treated by the handicapper.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium

•Large field size (19 runners) increases race unpredictability.
•Competitive handicap with many horses holding similar chances.
•Absence of specific going information adds an element of uncertainty.
•No clear standout performer identified, suggesting a wide-open contest.

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These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.