Downpatrick
Tomorrow, July 14, 2025Chase2m7f
Verdict
Verdict
OUR ZEBO found his recent improvement over hurdles coming to a halt last time but he's potentially very well handicapped back in this sphere, so gets the vote over long-standing maidens Thehairyfella and Ocodango Boy.
Our Zebo
Thehairyfella
Ocodango Boy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Committee MeetingJ: Tiernan Power RocheT: P. J. Rothwell, IrelandF: 4366PU-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictEighth of 16 in novice chase at Tipperary (19.7f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut.
2. BackonthegoagainJ: Jordan Colin GainfordT: Colin Bowe, IrelandF: 00070-P8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictEighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.8f, good, 20/1) 34 days ago. Makes chase debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut.
3. Mrs BiddleJ: J. J. SlevinT: Garrett James Power, IrelandF: 3/0P25P32-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 276
Verdict11/2, creditable 3¾ lengths second of 12 to Jimli's Cave in handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut.
4. Jimlis CaveJ: M. P. O'ConnorT: R. K. Watson, IrelandF: 5271P0-37- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictModest winner at 22f over hurdles. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.4f, good to soft, 17/2) 58 days ago.- 5. Our ZeboJ: Alex HarveyT: Noel C. Kelly, IrelandF: 576P21-10
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictLatest win in hurdle here in May. 7/2, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.8f, good) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has good chance on form. - 6. ThehairyfellaJ: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: P/30P0-3P3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUnreliable type. Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 11/1, good third of 8 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, soft) 15 days ago. Respected. 
7. Rust To RichesJ: G. B. NoonanT: Colin A. McBratney, IrelandF: P7556/3-90- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
Verdict33/1, respectable eleventh of 18 in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.7f, good) 37 days ago. Blinkers back on.- 8. Ocodango BoyJ: H. E. SextonT: Peter McCreery, IrelandF: 44U644U-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 276
VerdictRemains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Looked likely to be placed when unseated rider in handicap chase (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 9 months ago. One to note on comeback. 
9. Fr GilligansvoygeJ: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: John G. Carr, IrelandF: 52864P-P9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictOne win from 62 NH runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap chase at Roscommon (25.1f, good to soft, 80/1) 35 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite