May 28 / 18.30 Wexford

18.30

Good To Firm

Fleadh Cheoil Wexford August 3rd – 10th Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Fleadh Cheoil Wexford August 3rd – 10th Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 03656-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed four times in maidens; useful standard overall; however, appears held by Ballycommon Castle on Fairyhouse running last October and that rival is race-fit.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Pampar Lady

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Raised her game markedly last season over hurdles, winning three times to earn a mark of 118; trip/ground ideal for this first crack at chasing.

100/30

8

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Pampar Lady

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved handicapper of late, notching up a hat-trick of wins at Cork, Kilbeggan and Listowel; well held when below her best in Grade 3 novice latest and again faces stiff task here but place claims.

10/1

8

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

Pampar Lady

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Much improved handicapper of late, notching up a hat-trick of wins at Cork, Kilbeggan and Listowel; well held when below her best in Grade 3 novice latest and again faces stiff task here but place claims.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7/770-

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Second in a bumper on debut when with Gordon Elliott; career has not progressed; no handicap experience.
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4

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:00 Navan

Buckaway Freddie

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Placed in a small-field bumper for Gordon Elliott on debut; has struggled in four starts since joining this stable, unseated at the second over hurdles at Fairyhouse last time; both a hood and tongue-tie are now applied for chasing debut and his pedigree gives hope he may do better in this sphere.

22/1

6

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Buckaway Freddie

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ran well on debut in a heavy ground Navan bumper but has regressed since; no signs of a revival when pulled up on handicap debut at Wexford in May; off since and can only watch.

28/1

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Buckaway Freddie

11st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Second in a bumper on debut when with Gordon Elliott; career has not progressed; no handicap experience.

16/1

Form: 584F4-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made a lot of the running before fading into fourth in a maiden last time; not without a chance on handicap debut
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Polly Poppins

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Best two runs of her career have come here; beaten a head in 16.5f (good) handicap hurdle last August; 3.25l third in C&D handicap chase when last seen in October and 1lb lower now; could go well if ready after 232 day absence.

9/2

3rd

8

9th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 110y

16:25 Tramore

Polly Poppins

10st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Best of her 11 hurdle runs have come here, beaten just a head in August (2m, good); lesser run at Listowel following that and tailed off at Clonmel last time when upped in trip; sometimes reluctant to line up but this track is a big positive for her chase debut.

15/1

9th

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Polly Poppins

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Went closest to scoring when just denied over 2m at Tramore in August; might have found the ground too soft at Listowel since; this trip is a question.

14/1

Form: 809P8- D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
No sign of worthwhile form since winning a maiden hurdle at Clonmel 12 months ago; not an obvious contender.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Only A Dollar

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won a maiden over hurdles but not in the same league as her rivals in that discipline; limited appeal on chase debut.

66/1

15th

9

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Only A Dollar

11st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; flashes of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; not a bad run at Limerick after a winter break.

12/1

6th

10

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 50y

15:20 Limerick

Only A Dollar

11st 5lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Sole win came in 2m Clonmel mares' maiden in 2024; just bits and pieces of form last year, placed at Wexford and prospects when falling two out at Clonmel; absent since September and likely best watched on ground plenty soft for her.

16/1

Form: 70-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when seventh behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Puturhandstogether at Cork last December; two less encouraging displays since then.
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4

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

19:47 Wexford

You Played Well

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Kieran Purcell

Of little account on the Flat and hurdles form ordinary; tongue-tie now tried; opposable.

20/1

8

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

You Played Well

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran Purcell

Weak Flat form; last four runs have been over hurdles; little apparent chance unless the addition of cheekpieces makes a big difference.

25/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

You Played Well

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Kieran Purcell

Showed promise when seventh behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Puturhandstogether at Cork last December; two less encouraging displays since then.

14/1

Form: 7906-

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Soft ground point-to-point winner; jumped left at times on her handicap debut at Limerick; may be better going left-handed here.
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17th

5

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Hay Baby

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Point winner; failed to reward backers in first three handicap hurdles; well beaten in Punchestown handicap chase latest (hung left under pressure); a bit to prove.

16/1

Form: P5223-

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed four times last year over longer trips than this; appeals as one of the more reliable members of this field, though he has failed to reproduce his best form in two visits to this track.
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5

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Hatfield Hammer

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Got off the mark over hurdles at Wexford on return from a break in May last year (2m1f, good) and second in similar event after; yielding to soft ground unlikely to his liking when always behind at Thurles when last seen in Nov'; not discounted.

14/1

Form: 0F50-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Handicap debut at Downpatrick was dismal; showed winning potential when third at Down Royal early this month; one for the short list.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Telnobody

11st 6lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Going well since entering handicaps, finishing good third at Down Royal and outpaced from last by 4l winner at Wexford, having raced keenly; could have more to offer if settling better.

5/1

Form: 6360-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in three maidens last year; considerable improvement needed from her first two handicap attempts; still early days
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9

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gortmore Lady

10st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 but hit the frame over C&D twice for Tony Martin off higher marks; pulled up on chase debut at Tramore when last seen in November; betting will guide on yard debut; tongue-tied.

14/1

7th

13

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Gortmore Lady

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: A J Martin

Now 0-13 hurdling, some creditable efforts off declining mark at 2m6f; late headway over 2m4f on latest, this trip could be what she wants.

10/1

Form: 077P-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Managed two solid placed efforts on good ground last October, notably when second over 2m at Gowran; poor form in November/December; much more like it when returning from a break to finish second to the well-fancied Gimme A Buzz at Tipperary two weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

15

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Ballycommon Chapel

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Off the mark under this rider at Tramore 12 days ago and 6lb rise is fair but unproven on this sort of ground; now tried with first-time tongue-tie.

5/1

1st

9

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Ballycommon Chapel

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose maiden has been below form of late hurdling; hasn't run on the Flat in over a year and hard to be confident in; 3lb wrong.

20/1

11

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Ballycommon Chapel

10st 11lb

J: Conor Owens

T: R Donohoe

Clearly more expected of her over C&D last month when 4-1 but beaten 23l by Chosen Shant (good); not helped by jumping errors that day; beaten a long way on penultimate C&D start as well; longstanding maiden who went close at Tipperary in May (2m1f, good to yielding); she will put it all together someday.

11/2

Form: 60059-

Last run: 152 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran one of his better races when fifth over 2m4f at Thurles in November; down the field over 2m at Limerick in December and absent since; others make more appeal.
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12

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:55 Clonmel

Fear The Deere

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden was second at Wexford in July but was then pulled-up there and well beaten at Navan so questions now.

22/1

15

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Fear The Deere

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Maiden's standout effort came when a 3.75l second on his penultimate start at Wexford (2m4f, good); failed to back that up on latest when pulled up; risks attached.

8/1

Form: 00FFP-

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has failed to complete in three handicap attempts; can be left out of calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

10

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Mrs Wemyss

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E Sheehy

Beaten a long way in maiden hurdles and bumpers; managed to complete a handicap race for the first time at Wexford recently but finished last; different headgear combination tried but put a line through her.

40/1

13

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in all four handicap attempts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

13

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

18:30 Wexford

Mrs Wemyss

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: E Sheehy

Has failed to complete in three handicap attempts; can be left out of calculations.

33/1

Form: /P590-

Last run: 250 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Low-rated Flat maiden, 0-10 over hurdles; lacks a recent outing; new headgear combination; hard to make a case for her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 140y

17:00 Tramore

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Eoin Doyle

0-18 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles; soundly beaten off her hurdles mark on chasing debut at Wexford last month; visored now in addition to usual tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

14

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Special Protector

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

0-31 on Flat and over hurdles; tries chasing for the first time but this would need to bring about big improvement; beaten 23l at Downpatrick most recently (2m3f, good).

18/1

6th

13

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

16:50 Downpatrick

Special Protector

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Dual purpose maiden after 30 starts; needs to improve from recent hurdle efforts down 1lb.

25/1

Non-runners

Ricky Langford, Stormy Jenn, Falcon Park, Splendid Choice

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Payout
Exacta €36.90
Straight Forecast €33.88
Tricast €424.64
Trifecta €275.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballycommon Chapel

The Irish Sun:

Telnobody

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballycommon Chapel

TOPSPEED:

Ballycommon Chapel

POSTDATA:

Ballycommon Chapel