What time is the Randox Maiden Hurdle?
The Randox Maiden Hurdle is off at 5:20 on 22 May 2026 at Downpatrick (Ireland).
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Downpatrick
IrelandRandox Maiden Hurdle
Friday, 22 May 2026
2m3f·Hurdle·Good To Yielding·15 runners·€7,068
Furlong's verdict
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.066.5/100 rating
Mr Master Mac
2.60Betfair Exchange
Passes the daily tip filter
v1.13.00 score
Le Questionnaire
3.50William Hill
segment +7.7% · Hurdle · Good To Yielding ·
Each-way55.2/100 rating
Le Questionnaire
5.10Betfair Exchange
Top-half AI rating in the EW price sweet spot. Each-way splits stake: half on the win, half on the place portion.
Racing Alpha pick
Mr Master Mac
Thomas O'Connor(7) · Mark Fahey · 5yo
66.5/100
+11.3 vs next best (55.2)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight85very strong33d since last run (fresh)
- Form20% weight73strongLast 6: 3-1-3
- Ratings50% weight67strongRPR 112 · TS 88 — highest combined rating in the field
- Trainer20% weight50averageMark Fahey: 2/10 winners last 14d (20%)
MarketBest price 2.60 (Betfair Exchange) — market favourite. AI agrees with the market.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5yo · G · b | 313 | 11-12 | — | 112 | 88 | 66.5 | 2.6·2.60Betfair Exchange | ||
| 2 | 0 | 8yo · M · bt | U417U | 11-05 | — | 114 | 57 | 41.5 | 6.4·6.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 3 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 05 | 11-04 | — | 117 | 56 | 42.8 | 36·36.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 4 | 0 | 5yo · G · cht | 070 | 11-04 | — | 100 | 68 | 36.0 | 85·85.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 5yo · G · b | 0 | 11-04 | — | 94 | 69 | 43.7 | 150·150.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 6 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 6 | 11-04 | — | 107 | 68 | 50.2 | 12.5·12.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 7 | 0 | Le Questionnairev1.1 5yo · G · gr | 3202 | 11-04 | — | 112 | 54 | 55.2 | 5.1·5.10Betfair Exchange | ||
| 8 | 0 | 5yo · G · bbFT B | PU4P4 | 11-04 | — | 41 | 19 | 39.3 | 400·400.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 9 | 0 | 5yo · G · b | 4F35 | 11-04 | — | — | — | 15.4 | 18/1·19.00Unibet | ||
| 10 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 6328 | 11-04 | — | 106 | 29 | 46.3 | 60·60.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 11 | 0 | 5yo · G · b | — | 11-04 | — | — | — | 20.5 | 100·100.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 12 | 0 | 4yo · G · b | 609 | 10-12 | — | 88 | 30 | 27.9 | 280·280.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 13 | 0 | 6yo · M · b | PU13P | 10-11 | — | — | — | 12.2 | 50·50.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 14 | 0 | 6yo · M · b | — | 10-11 | — | — | — | 25.0 | 120·120.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 15 | 0 | 4yo · F · b | 9 | 10-05 | — | 64 | 37 | 33.5 | 23·23.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| — | 0 | Magical SalNon-runner 6yo · M · chp | 63P5 | 10-11 | — | — | — | — | Withdrawn | ||
| — | 0 | Colwyn BayNon-runner 7yo · G · b | 30 | 11-04 | — | — | — | — | Withdrawn | ||
| — | 0 | Butch CoolidgeNon-runner 6yo · G · bhFT H | 9778 | 11-04 | 93 | 106 | 93 | — | Withdrawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 5:20 Downpatrick?
2m3f, Hurdle, 15 runners declared.
What is the going for the 5:20 Downpatrick?
Going is reported as Good To Yielding on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 5:20 Downpatrick?
The AI top-rated runner is Mr Master Mac (score 66.5, best price 2.60). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 5:20 Downpatrick?
The market favourite is Mr Master Mac at a best price of 2.60.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyThe tentative vote goes to HOLY JOE, who was given some experience at Perth on debut and should strip fitter now
Racing Post pick: Holy Joe
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook7/2 Le Questionnaire, 4/1 Mr Master Mac, 6/1 Holy Joe, Echinacea, 7/1 Cailin Deas, Brohatna, 10/1 Tolka Row, Colwyn Bay, 33/1 Royal Mal, 40/1 Glendaars Secret, Undertheinfluence, Idaho Expresso, Yolanda's Star, 50/1 Dahab, Beacon Bypass, 100/1 Raleagh Scope
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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