Doonbeg Don (IRE) Horse Profile, Race Record and Form
Doonbeg Don’s best going, distance and course
Doonbeg Don is at his best over 2m 7f with some cut in the ground: he has won one of his nine runs on good to soft or softer. Three runs at Clonmel and two runs at Ffos Las have yet to produce a place.
Doonbeg Don’s latest run
Last time out, Doonbeg Don failed to complete in the Class 5 bettingsites.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Race at Ffos Las on 29 October 2026. He started at 100/1 over 2m4f on heavy ground under Richie McLernon. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Doonbeg Don’s official rating
His official rating is 94. That is down 10lb this year, from 104.
Doonbeg Don’s trainer and jockey
Richie McLernon has ridden Doonbeg Don in every start in 2026.
Doonbeg Don’s pedigree: what the Soldier Of Fortune stock does
Doonbeg Don is by Soldier Of Fortune out of Pharney Lady, a Flemensfirth mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Soldier Of Fortune’s runners have won 97 times from 618 starts, a 16% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 13 wins, and at Doonbeg Don’s trip of two and a half miles they have won 12 of 70 starts (17%).
★ Doonbeg Don career record
★ Doonbeg Don: peak ratings achieved
★ Doonbeg Don form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonmel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ffos Las | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Punchestown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Galway | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Heavy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Good To Yielding | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Yielding | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yielding To Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14% |
| 2m1f–2m4f | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
★ Doonbeg Don recent form: analyst notes
⏱ Doonbeg Don race history and results
★ Doonbeg Don breeding and pedigree
Doonbeg Don FAQs
How many races has Doonbeg Don won?
One of his last 13 starts.
What is Doonbeg Don’s best distance?
2m 7f: his only win came over 2m 7f, from two runs at the trip.
Who is Doonbeg Don’s sire?
Soldier Of Fortune. His dam is Pharney Lady, by Flemensfirth.
When does Doonbeg Don run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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prominent in second - went backwards and under pressure before 3 out then sank to last - eased and pulled up before 2 out
Up with the pace early - dropped away before the 4th and soon trailing - eased and pulled up after the 7th fence
Settled just off pace early - disputed second at halfway - pushed along into third turning for home - unable to threaten the front pair by two out and faded to finish well held
Sat behind front-runner - still second at halfway - pressed into the straight and pushed along to fight for the advantage 3f out - lost the lead 2f out - couldn't find extra approaching final furlong - held on steadily to finish second