Who won the 15:55 Downpatrick on 31 August 2026?
Bruant (GB) won the 15:55 Downpatrick at SP 4.00. Ridden by Kevin Sexton. Trained by A J Martin.
15:55 Downpatrick
IrelandAJC Group Handicap Hurdle
2m6f · Hurdle · Good · 10 runners · €7,200 · Monday, 31 August 2026
Result
Result settledRace report
- 1stBruant (GB)Kevin Sexton·A J Martin3/1F·4.00SP
- 2ndKashchei (GB)Kevin Healy·Cian Collins·beaten 1.5 lengths12/1·13.00SP
- 3rdPenzance (GB)Harry Sexton·John Joseph Hanlon·beaten 3.5 lengths9/1·10.00SP
Race time
5m 22.40s
Race time recorded.
In-running (Bruant (GB))
“Held up early - moved into 2nd cruising as they turned for home - hit the front a furlong out - driven out to assert late”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 9.00 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Bruant
Bruant arrives here narrowly behind the top-rated pair of Kashchei and Penzance on ratings, but a fitness edge and a progressive profile make a compelling case that those figures understate his current ability. Seven Towers, rated 112, also demands respect in a competitive eleven-runner field over this extended trip on good ground at Downpatrick. The main dangers are real, but Bruant's upward trajectory suggests he is well-placed to outrun his rating and make his presence felt when it matters most. The selection is Bruant.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Shinnhill
Eoghan Finegan(5) · Neil McKnight · 9yo
Top-rated of 10
score 64.8 · +2.6 clear of next best (62.3)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong22d since last run (race-fit window)
- Ratings50% weight72strongOR 108
- Trainer20% weight50no sampleNeil McKnight — no runners last 14 days — too few recent runs to judge the yard
- Form20% weight44below averageLast 6: 1-7-P-2
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | J: Kevin Sexton · T: A J Martin · draw 0 5yo · G · btFT T | P0102 | 110 | 55.9 | 3/1F·4.00 SP |
| 2 | 2 | J: Kevin Healy(7) · T: Cian Collins · draw 0 6yo · G · bp | 7531P | 110 | 51.9 | 12/1·13.00 SP |
| 3 | 6 | J: Harry Sexton(7) · T: John Joseph Hanlon · draw 0 6yo · G · brtp | 422204 | 105 | 62.2 | 9/1·10.00 SP |
| 4 | 8 | J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott · draw 0 9yo · G · bb | 23671 | 102 | 56.4 | 6/1·7.00 SP |
| 5 | 3 | J: James Smith(5) · T: Matthew J Smith · draw 0 9yo · G · btb | 1631 | 109 | 57.2 | 9/2·5.50 SP |
| 6 | 5 | J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell · draw 0 5yo · G · btFT T | 33391 | 107 | 62.0 | 7/1·8.00 SP |
| 7 | 11 | J: Daniel King · T: John Patrick Ryan · draw 0 8yo · M · b | 143040 | 87 | 41.7 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
| 8 | 9 | J: Joshua Halford(7) · T: Noel Meade · draw 0 6yo · G · chp | 3461P | 102 | 51.1 | 13/2·7.50 SP |
| PU | 4 | J: Eoghan Finegan(5) · T: Neil McKnight · draw 0 9yo · G · g | 17P2 | 108 | 64.8 | 9/1·10.00 SP |
| PU | 7 | J: Sean Flanagan · T: David M O'Brien · draw 0 6yo · G · btFT T | 872P18 | 103 | 62.3 | 16/1·17.00 SP |
| — | — | J: Donagh Meyler · T: Noel Meade · draw 0 5yo · G · b | 43124 | 100 | 57.7 | — |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 15:55 Downpatrick?
No — the AI top pick (Shinnhill) finished PU.
What were the placings in the 15:55 Downpatrick?
Top finishers: 1. Bruant (GB) (4.00), 2. Kashchei (GB) (13.00), 3. Penzance (GB) (10.00).
What was the winning time for the 15:55 Downpatrick?
The winning time was 5m 22.40s.
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