Racing at Downpatrick: the track
Races here are run from 17f to 29f, most commonly around 19f, with an average field of 10 runners — from 774 Downpatrick races in our database.
The Downpatrick data that actually repeats
Before you back anything at Downpatrick, three numbers matter — and they come from 774 Downpatrick races in our settled-results database, not a pundit's hunch.
How often the favourite wins at Downpatrick
The SP favourite has won 33.1% of races at Downpatrick across 774 races. That is roughly the market-wide average — meaning the favourite still loses around two races in three here. Blind favourite-backing is not a plan at Downpatrick.
It's not just about winning: the Downpatrick favourite is placed 66.2% of the time (finishing in the official frame), which matters if you back each-way.
The ground shifts the picture too — on soft or heavy going the Downpatrick favourite wins 38.3% (222 races), versus 31.0% on good or firmer (552 races). Check the going before you trust the market.
Trainers with the best Downpatrick record (last 12 months)
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Cromwell | 39 | 9 | 23.1% |
| Gordon Elliott | 65 | 7 | 10.8% |
| W P Mullins | 13 | 7 | 53.8% |
| John C McConnell | 33 | 5 | 15.2% |
| Ian Patrick Donoghue | 28 | 5 | 17.9% |
Jockeys with the best Downpatrick record (last 12 months)
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kennedy | 24 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Eoin Staples | 20 | 4 | 20.0% |
| Sam Ewing | 14 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Donagh Meyler | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| Mr P W Mullins | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
Trainer and jockey records: all Downpatrick runners in the last 12 months, minimum 8 runs, from our settled-results database. Favourite strike-rate: every Downpatrick race with a priced favourite, 2015 onwards. Most recent qualifying Downpatrick winner in our data: She's A Fine Wine (IRE) (6/1, 2026-06-14).
How our Downpatrick tips are made
This isn't a tipster's opinion. The same engine that measures the records above scores every runner at Downpatrick each morning — form, class, the draw, the going, trainer and jockey signals across 11 years of UK & Irish results — and publishes a rated pick for every race before the off. Win or lose, every selection is logged on our public track record (verified 34.4% on max-bet selections).
Downpatrick tips — FAQs
What are today's Downpatrick tips?
There's no racing at Downpatrick today. When Downpatrick next races, our model publishes a rated pick for every race before the off — get them free on Telegram.
How often does the favourite win at Downpatrick?
The SP favourite has won 33.1% of races at Downpatrick across 774 races in our settled-results database. That's why we rate every runner rather than backing the market blind.
Which trainers do best at Downpatrick?
Over the last 12 months the leading yard at Downpatrick is Gavin Cromwell (9 wins from 39 runners, 23.1%). The full trainer and jockey breakdown is above.