Fairyhouse
Today, April 22, 2025ChaseClass 12m5fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
A host in with a squeak but MAJESTIC FORCE made the most of a good opportunity at Wexford last month and with improvement on the cards now heading into handicaps, Henry de Bromhead's mare earns the vote ahead of Zenta, who left a poor run last time behind to get off the mark over fences at this track back in February. La Malmason and Sea Aster are a couple of others to consider, too.
Majestic Force
Zenta
La Malmason
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 3. ZentaJ: M. P. WalshT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 31/337-4P1
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 140
- Days Since Last Run:
- 76
VerdictUseful winner at 18f over hurdles. 3/1, left a poor run last time behind to get off the mark over fences in 11-runner beginners chase at this course (21.2f, good to soft) 76 days ago, running on. Makes handicap chase debut and has to be respected. 
5. Mousey BrownJ: Patrick O'HanlonT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, IrelandF: 11-011926- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
Verdict2 wins from 6 runs this season. Ran respectably back over fences when sixth of 14 in handicap at Navan (23.6f, soft, 16/1) 31 days ago, in contention entering straight. Can give another good account.
8. Ballybawn BelterJ: S. D. TorrensT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, IrelandF: 80-584534- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 114
VerdictWas well backed and shaped better than the bare result when fourth of 17 in handicap chase (6/1) at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 4 months ago, running on. May well do better.- 1. La MalmasonJ: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 144P-1230
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 142
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictHas returned an improved model this season, winning course handicap before an excellent second in listed handicap at Limerick over Christmas. Stamina seemingly on deep ground at Exeter next time and found the fences getting in her way at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) last month. Can bounce back. 
4. Law EllaJ: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 842-2433P- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
Verdict10/1, turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Enters calculations if able to leave that behind.
11. Kiltealy ParkJ: Philip DonovanT: Paul Nolan, IrelandF: 41-1615P2- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict2 wins from 6 runs this season. Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Well backed and returned to form after 9 weeks off when second of 10 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.4f, soft, 2/1) 18 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
7. Must Be ObeyedJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: T. Gibney, IrelandF: 23278734- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictCourse winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Wasted no time getting back to form returned to handicap company when fourth of 14 at Naas (24.8f, soft, 22/1) 44 days ago. Task is to now build on that.
9. True TestimonyJ: Sean FlanaganT: P. A. Fahy, IrelandF: 99422-546- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict4/1, failed to build on the promise of her last run kept to maiden company when sixth of 7 in beginners chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.
12. Cuta Des AsJ: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 3/1P-74956- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictFairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles. 9 lengths sixth of 9 to Majestic Force in novice chase at Wexford (25.4f, good to soft, 13/2) 36 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
10. Sea AsterJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 12FP4641- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
Verdict6/1, got back to her best to notch a first handicap chase success in 8-runner event at Down Royal (26.2f, good) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Up 7 lb but she's one to consider.
13. Secret She KeepsJ: C. M. QuirkeT: Timothy Doyle, IrelandF: 32145/08- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
Verdict40/1, possibly still needed the run when eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.8f, good) 38 days ago. Looks out of depth in this.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 6. Majestic ForceJ: Rachael BlackmoreT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 15-261
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictMade a winning hurdling debut at Punchestown last February. Made the most of a good opportunity when winning 9-runner beginners chase at Wexford (25.4f, good to soft, 10/11) 36 days ago, bit in hand. Makes handicap chase debut and remains open to improvement. 
2. ShecouldbeanythingJ: Mr R. JamesT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 11115337- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 141
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictTaken well to fences this season, completing 4-timer in listed event at Bangor in November. Not disgraced upped in class all 3 starts since, third to Dinoblue in Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Engaged 5.00 here Monday.