Downpatrick

Today, August 10, 2025Hurdle2m1f

It's easy to make cases both for and against each of these. CATENA ZAPATA is the suggestion having performed with credit in a couple of decent handicaps on the Flat this summer and he landed a Killarney claimer in first-time blinkers in July. Did too much too soon at Galway since, but he's interesting now returned to hurdles in a change of headgear (sports first-time cheekpieces). Dollar Value is feared most ahead of Arch Empire.

  • Catena Zapata
  • Dollar Value
  • Arch Empire
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 2. Arch Empire
    J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 641F-2
    Price History:
    2.20
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Creditable third of 7 in maiden at Killarney (14.2f, good to soft, 13/2) 26 days ago. Runner-up on latest start in this sphere in May and should make his presence felt.
  • 3. Dollar Value
    J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
    F: 1124F0-44
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    116
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Temperamental sort. C&D winner. Below form fourth of 10 in claiming hurdle (13/8) at Roscommon (20.6f, good) 34 days ago. Capable of a bold show if he puts his best foot forward.
  • 4. Catena Zapata
    J: Sam EwingT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
    F: 627/0-
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Fairly useful hurdler. Scored on the Flat on final run for Henry De Bromhead in a claimer at Killarney last month. Well held on debut for new yard since, but he is nevertheless appealing back hurdling in a race of this nature.
  • 5. Itsalladream
    J: Jack G. GilliganT: Paul John Gilligan, Ireland
    F: 14P0-5210
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Useful chaser. 16/1, tailed-off tenth of 11 to Gold Dancer in Grade 3 chase at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Probably worth taking on back in this sphere.
  • 1. Redwood Queen
    J: E. StaplesT: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland
    F: 11131-5U6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Fairly useful hurdler. 18/1, first run since leaving Charles Byrnes when good sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Looks vulnerable.
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