Downpatrick
Saturday, May 24, 2025Chase2m7f
Verdict
Verdict
CHIEF'S KINGDOM's chase form last spring is just about the best on offer here and runner-up in a point in March, he's selected to go one place better on hunter debut. Squire Ohara showed more than previously under Rules when second at Punchestown 3 weeks ago, with King In The Park another potential player.
Chiefs Kingdom
Squire Ohara
King In The Park
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 5. Squire OharaJ: Mr B. M. CoonanT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 5P5/5P60-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictModest chaser. Recent point winner who left previous Rules form behind when very good second of 11 in hunter chase at Punchestown (20.2f, good, 25/1) 21 days ago, running on. - 1. Chiefs KingdomJ: Mr J. W. HendrickT: Paul Nolan, IrelandF: 3726434/5-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 365
VerdictFair hurdler. Fifth of 6 in novice chase (12/1) at Limerick (22.7f, good) a year ago. Runner-up in a point in March and he should be a factor at this level. 
2. GrageenJ: Mr P. A. KingT: W. P. Murphy, IrelandF: 20-6- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictLightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Respectable sixth of 16 in minor event chase at Punchestown (24.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.- 3. King In The ParkJ: Mr B. O'NeillT: David Christie, Ireland
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€60,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/chaser Cadell. Dual-winning pointer, unseating rider early at the beginning of thus month. One to note on Rules debut. Wears cheekpieces. 
7. Yewtree HillJ: Mr S. R. HamiltonT: Patrick Eugene Turley, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict7,500 gns 8-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Dam, placed in points, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m winner) Wither Hills. Wears tongue strap. Dual-point winner, unplaced last month.
6. Western WishesJ: Mr D. J. HanlonT: Patrick Eugene Turley, Ireland- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictWesterner gelding. Dam fair 2¼m/2½m hurdle winner. Wears tongue strap. Winning pointer, third last month.
4. Mellow GloryJ: Mr F. P. MurphyT: Peter Maher, IrelandF: 6P-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictPulled up in minor event chase at Punchestown (24.4f, good to soft, 80/1) 24 days ago, tailing off before halfway. Maiden pointer.- Unnamed Favourite
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