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.
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 34.8% on max-bet selections).