July 24 / 16.35 Wexford

16.35

Yielding

Kilmore Quay (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Kilmore Quay (C & G) Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 45

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a top yard and attracted market support for both starts in bumpers but didn't deliver; related to a hurdles winner so good chance he'll take to this discipline; should be capable of better in first-time cheekpieces.
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11th

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Claude

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Wexford maiden hurdle winner on good ground for Joseph O'Brien; three outings for this stable have been disappointing, including when pulled up at Punchestown last time (66-1).

33/1

21

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Claude

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Maiden winner on good ground for Joseph O'Brien; well beaten in two outings for this stable.

28/1

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:47 Wexford

Claude

11st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Sarah Joanna Connell

Sole success came in a C&D maiden hurdle in July; limitations seemingly exposed since in a Sligo novice and a Tipperary handicap since; new headgear combination needs to eke out more.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in point-to-points but offered something to work with when a 10l third of 9 in a 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle; not sure this shorter trip will suit but he has place claims, nonetheless.
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10th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Front Door Famous

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed three times in maiden hurdles; ran poorly on handicap debut at Tramore; no impact in a novice hurdle at Thurles; this is a more realistic target.

10/1

10th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Front Door Famous

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed three times in maiden hurdles; ran poorly on handicap debut at Tramore; no impact in a novice hurdle at Thurles; this is a more realistic target.

10/1

10th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Front Door Famous

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Placed three times in maiden hurdles; ran poorly on handicap debut at Tramore; no impact in a novice hurdle at Thurles; this is a more realistic target.

10/1

28/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 8P50-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 under Rules and hard to fancy on the back of three maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; drops in trip but others preferred.
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17

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Lauros Legend

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: P A Fahy

Maiden's best run came when placed in good-ground Wexford maiden last summer; testing ground wouldn't have suited on last month's comeback run and may need more drying to be considered.

20/1

4

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Lauros Legend

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

0-7, but best effort by far came at Wexford when last seen in July (2m1f, good), losing second in the dying strides; may need this and may want better ground.

14/1

3rd

10

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Lauros Legend

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

0-6 under Rules and hard to fancy on the back of three maiden hurdle runs at 2m3f-2m4f; drops in trip but others preferred.

28/1

Form: 5F-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has been sent off at short enough prices all three starts over timber but has yet to hit the frame; may have needed latest tame effort at Roscommon after a 109-day break but others look stronger.
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6

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Hudson

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Run of progressive hurdling RPRs halted by an unsuccessful step up to 2m7f back in January; not bred for fences and needs to prove able to translate his better work back to good ground, but trip more suitable again.

12/1

7th

2

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

13:28 Market Rasen

Hudson

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

0-7 over hurdles but posted some good efforts in Ireland last summer and was close fourth on stable debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) in November; contender if stamina holds out on this first venture beyond 2m3f.

12/1

9

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:20 Galway

Hudson

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Miss Ellmarie Holden

Maiden on the Flat in France; best of four maiden hurdle runs when fourth at Wexford; third behind the improving Pampar Lady at Kilbeggan in his first handicap; capable of making his presence felt.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/2-0

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; ran a decent race when second in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last November; back from a beak with two modest Flat runs in May/June; rated 108 and place claims back over hurdles.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Complete Fiction

11st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four-time Flat winner was placed in a maiden hurdle last season; big improvement needed from his first two handicap attempts at Navan and Fairyhouse.

14/1

6th

6

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Fairyhouse

Complete Fiction

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four-time Flat winner ran well in a few maiden hurdles without winning, including at this track; however, has been well beaten on the Flat and in a h'cap hurdle lately so needs a return to best.

18/1

10

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

Complete Fiction

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four wins on the Flat; relatively unexposed over hurdles; however, recent attempts have been unconvincing.

16/1

Form: 50

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner has struggled in both starts over timber at big prices; may do better when tackling handicaps.
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3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Deed Pole

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Out of sorts for his handicap hurdling debut at Punchestown in October when last seen over timber but has previously finished runner-up in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); Flat return at Limerick when third was encouraging for his chances here.

15/2

3rd

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Deed Pole

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time AW winner is 0-7 on turf; out of sorts over hurdles when last seen in October; best watched on return.

10/1

12th

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Deed Pole

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two wins on AW; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; Tramore second on penultimate start was gained in a weak race.

12/1

Form: 68

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on the Flat in France; beaten similar distances in maiden hurdles at Punchestown at 66-1 and Bellewstown at 25-1; others make more appeal.
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3rd

1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liceo

12st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

French Flat winner; 0-7 over hurdles but showed a bit of promise when fourth at Galway last September (16.5f, good); 4lb lower here and may have needed latest; yard in form.

20/1

9th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Liceo

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time French Flat winner but ordinary form over hurdles for this yard; well beaten on AW last time; new headgear tried now.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and beaten 56l on hurdles debut at Punchestown in June; may need more time.
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3rd

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 99y

15:27 Thurles

Herons Butler

11st 1lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promoted course maiden winner in October after meeting interference; has run well in novice races here and at Fairyhouse; gets 13lb from the top weight and benefits from Liam McKenna's 5lb allowance.

4/1

2nd

3

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

12:58 Fairyhouse

Herons Butler

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Promoted Thurles maiden winner in October after meeting interference; appears to have a definite edge over Nelson Muntz (third) on running at the same venue eight week ago; both those races were over an extended 2m6f.

7/2

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Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back races on the AW at Wolverhampton in April at 1m6f and 2m; ran well on turf over 1m5f at Navan (good) in May; this may not be enough of a stamina test on hurdles bow.
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7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fine Print

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John C McConnell

Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).

7/2

Form: 80-

Last run: 293 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has won twice on the Flat but lacks a run and hasn't shown enough in two starts over hurdles to warrant an interest here.
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19th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Maralinga

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy.

16/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Maralinga

11st 1lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Two Flat wins, modest hurdles form, held by several of these on C&D running two weeks ago; tongue-tie now.

25/1

Form: 05

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; hasn't looked a winner in waiting in two starts over hurdles; opposable.
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10th

15

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Castle Du Barra

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle starts; stable's good current form is a positive; market support could be significant against that background.

14/1

11th

7

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Castle Du Barra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; hasn't looked a winner in waiting in two starts over hurdles; opposable.

20/1

5th

4

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:58 Downpatrick

Castle Du Barra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Placed in a maiden point-to-point for Mick Goff; tailed off on Bellewstown hurdles debut nine days ago.

33/1

Form: 46U32- D

Last run: 330 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but ran plenty of fine races in defeat last year; off since 4l second of 15 in a Bellewstown handicap off 116 last August; leading chance if he's fit for his return.
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12th

2

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Crooked Tannie

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

0-9 over hurdles but ran plenty of fine races in defeat last year; off since 4l second of 15 in a Bellewstown handicap off 116 last August; leading chance if he's fit for his return.

7/4

2nd

10

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:48 Bellewstown

Crooked Tannie

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 600-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No sign of winning potential in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles, jumping lacking fluency on latest; look elsewhere.
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3rd

12

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Cholo

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Michael Butler

Is 0-5 over hurdles but respectable runs in 2m1f Tramore contests the last twice since switching to handicaps; place chance; declared reserve for 5.50 at Clonmel on Thursday.

11/2

6th

15

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Cholo

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Michael Butler

Not beaten far over C&D on handicap debut last August; needs to improve on that form on his first run since.

14/1

Form: 000

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds for all three starts in maidens at 16.5f-17.5f and tailed off in all of them; put a line through.
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16

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Rynok Square

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Peter Maher

Poor maiden form; never in contention on handicap debut at Sligo four days ago; safe to rule out.

66/1

13th

17

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Rynok Square

10st 0lb

T: Peter Maher

First reserve; tailed off at huge odds in four runs so far.

14th

11

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Rynok Square

11st 4lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Peter Maher

Triple-figure odds for all three starts in maidens at 16.5f-17.5f and tailed off in all of them; put a line through.

100/1

Non-runners

The Monkey Pole, Dark Berkshire, Beau Coup

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Payout
Exacta €23.20
Straight Forecast €20.68
Trifecta €155.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crooked Tannie

POSTDATA:

Front Door Famous

The Irish Sun:

Fine Print

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Crooked Tannie

TOPSPEED:

Crooked Tannie