What time is the Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase?
The Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase is off at 7:30 on 22 May 2026 at Downpatrick (Ireland).
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Downpatrick
IrelandDown Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase
Friday, 22 May 2026
2m7½f·Chase·Good To Yielding·7 runners·€6,479
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 →v1.050.9/100 rating
Sledgehammer
15.00Bet365· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Each-way50.3/100 rating
Cebu City
5.40Betfair 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
Sledgehammer
Mr T A Halford(7) · C W J Farrell · 6yo
50.9/100
+0.6 vs next best (50.3)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight85very strong32d since last run (fresh)
- Ratings50% weight54averageRPR 86 · TS 77 — highest combined rating in the field
- Trainer20% weight50averageC W J Farrell — no runners last 14 days
- Form20% weight26weakLast 6: P-1-5-P-6
MarketBest price 15.00 (Bet365) — 6th pick of 7 in market. AI is contrarian here.
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 | 7yo · G · chpFT P | 22431 | 12-00 | — | 81 | — | 50.3 | 5.4·5.40Betfair Exchange | ||
| 2 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | F1 | 12-00 | — | — | — | 23.3 | 5/1·6.00PricedUp Bet | ||
| 3 | 0 | 7yo · G · b | 7135P | 12-00 | — | — | — | 35.4 | 12·12.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 4 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | P15P6 | 12-00 | — | 86 | 77 | 50.9 | 14/1·15.00Bet365 | ||
| 5 | 0 | 7yo · G · btFT T | 52306 | 12-00 | — | 47 | — | 40.4 | 70/1·71.007Bet | ||
| 6 | 0 | 7yo · G · bpFT P | 31P12 | 12-00 | — | — | — | 19.0 | 9.8·9.80Betfair Exchange | ||
| 7 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 11211 | 12-00 | — | 111 | 23 | 50.0 | 2.34·2.34Betfair Exchange |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 7:30 Downpatrick?
2m7½f, Chase, 7 runners declared.
What is the going for the 7:30 Downpatrick?
Going is reported as Good To Yielding on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 7:30 Downpatrick?
The AI top-rated runner is Sledgehammer (score 50.9, best price 15.00). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 7:30 Downpatrick?
The market favourite is West Of Idaho at a best price of 2.34. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Sledgehammer.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyThis should be a penalty kick for the highly progressive pointer WEST OF IDAHO, who won his last two without breaking a sweat
Racing Post pick: West Of Idaho
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook4/9 West Of Idaho, 100/30 Everest The Brave, 10/1 Weespoof, 12/1 Cebu City, 50/1 Sledgehammer, 66/1 Mister Frostie, 100/1 Vodka Splash
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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