What time is the Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase?
The Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase is off at 8:00 on 22 May 2026 at Downpatrick (Ireland).
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Downpatrick
IrelandAlbert Bartlett Hunters Chase
Friday, 22 May 2026
3m5f·Chase·Good To Yielding·8 runners·€10,308
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 →v1.059.7/100 rating
Montecam
15.50Betfair Exchange· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Each-way47.1/100 rating
Asphalt Cowboy
8.80Betfair 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
Montecam
Mr J W Hendrick(7) · W J Codd · 7yo
59.7/100
+2.6 vs next best (57.0)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Ratings50% weight79strongRPR 118 — highest combined rating in the field
- Trainer20% weight50averageW J Codd — no runners last 14 days
- Freshness10% weight45below average210d since last run (long absence)
- Form20% weight29weakLast 6: 2-0-6-U-3
MarketBest price 15.50 (Betfair Exchange) — 4th pick of 8 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 | 8yo · G · bp | 023P5 | 12-00 | — | 119 | 65 | 47.1 | 8.8·8.80Betfair Exchange | ||
| 2 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 2118 | 12-00 | — | 121 | 83 | 56.4 | 4/5·1.80Bet365 | ||
| 3 | 0 | 12yo · G · btp | 0P52 | 12-00 | — | 117 | 63 | 57.0 | 17.5·17.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 4 | 0 | 6yo · G · b | 21F21 | 12-00 | — | — | — | 19.5 | 5.5·5.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 5 | 0 | 10yo · G · bt | 6UP5P | 12-00 | — | 119 | 80 | 39.5 | 17.5·17.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 6 | 0 | 7yo · G · b | 206U3 | 12-00 | — | 118 | — | 59.7 | 15.5·15.50Betfair Exchange | ||
| 7 | 0 | 8yo · G · bpFT P | 34724 | 12-00 | — | 87 | 68 | 54.1 | 36·36.00Betfair Exchange | ||
| 8 | 0 | 11yo · G · gr | 5P66 | 12-00 | — | 116 | — | 44.6 | 80·80.00Betfair Exchange |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 8:00 Downpatrick?
3m5f, Chase, 8 runners declared.
What is the going for the 8:00 Downpatrick?
Going is reported as Good To Yielding on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 8:00 Downpatrick?
The AI top-rated runner is Montecam (score 59.7, best price 15.50). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 8:00 Downpatrick?
The market favourite is Cause For Comment at a best price of 1.80. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Montecam.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyRunner-up to stablemate Asphalt Cowboy in this race last year, CAUSE FOR COMMENT is more mature now so can go one better
Racing Post pick: Cause For Comment
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook7/4 Cause For Comment, 15/8 Fortune Lad, 6/1 Asphalt Cowboy, Montecam, 12/1 Dorking Cock, 22/1 Our Story, 28/1 Ramillies, 33/1 Gorthill
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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