October 27 / 14.22 Wexford

14.22

Good To Yielding

Slaney View Honda Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 2m 0f 100y
  • 14 runners
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Slaney View Honda Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -U5272

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Getting the hang of things in handicaps and was a good second at Gowran (16.5f, soft) earlier this month, despite putting in a slow jump at the last; effective on better ground and should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Bannow Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Won off 6lb lower at Wexford last October but things have not gone to plan this year; failed to complete in chases at Tramore and Roscommon before pulled up back over timber at Galway; tongue tie is now tried.

20/1

9

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Wexford handicap winner last season at this trip (yielding); hasn't completed in both chase outings, well held when faller three out at Roscommon last time; back hurdling and opposable off this mark.

25/1

2

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Bannow Blaze

11st 2lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Winning hurdler rated 112 in that sphere; unseated at the first on chase debut at Tramore; best watched for now.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -54527 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Club Manager

10st 0lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Decent 110-rated handicap hurdler and 2m Flat winner on heavy as 3yo; not done much Flat racing in recent years and this looks like a prep for a return to jumping.

14/1

4th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Club Manager

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Not the most consistent sort but enters calculations on last month's second over 2m at this venue, when those behind included King Kali (fourth) who was returning after a lengthy absence; three seconds from his last five starts, but lesser displays in between; blinkered first time.

13/2

2nd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Club Manager

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 63-16

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney maiden hurdle back in May (2m4f, yielding); modest run on handicap debut at Gowran (2m4f, soft) after a break but should be sharper for that and ran well only previous start at this trip; claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Rockonliam

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Arrives in terrific form, winning over hurdles at Listowel in late May and then scoring in a beginners' over 19.5f (good) here on his chase debut; he's a brother of Scottish National winner Captain Cody so should stay this far and his opening mark looks workable; should go well on handicap chase debut.

15/8

1st

10

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Rockonliam

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hurdles mark now 109 after Listowel handicap win over a furlong farther (good to yielding), his first start for five months; they were mulling over staying over flights a bit longer, so interesting that the brother to Scottish National winner Captain Cody is now deemed ready for chasing; ran well in sole 4yo point.

9/4

1st

13

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Rockonliam

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Killarney maiden hurdle winner (2m4f, yielding) last season, beating Big Dispute by 0.75l; cruised easily to the lead before emptying late on at Leopardstown (2m5f, good to yielding) when last seen over Christmas; that performance suggests a win off this mark is within reach but may improve for this return.

13/2

Form: 62U-89 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

16

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Inchiquin Star

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Three-time winner over hurdles for Paul Kiely; ran well despite jumping left on her stable debut at Listowel last month; down the field in a Tramore Flat handicap since; would not be a total surprise if she got involved.

16/1

7th

2

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Inchiquin Star

10st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won three hurdle races and a 1m6f Flat handicap for her previous trainer; suited by good ground; made a bright start for this stable when fourth in a handicap hurdle at Listowel last month.

8/1

4th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Inchiquin Star

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won three handicaps for previous yard and likes good ground; 1m6f Flat winner last year when her hurdles form wasn't great; has dropped down to last winning mark, but not a hectic record when fresh and last two wins have come in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 036334 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Front runner has hit the frame in two of his last three starts; beaten 1l into third at Downpatrick on penultimate and just 1lb higher here, though he needs to bounce back from a 12l defeat at Fairyhouse latest.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Must Meet Cecil

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler, including in a claiming event at this venue; not at his best for some time; well beaten in three Flat maidens this term.

16/1

11th

8

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Must Meet Cecil

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler; not at his best for some time; well beaten in two Flat maidens this term, including Bellewstown event in which Joe Cool was second.

20/1

6th

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Must Meet Cecil

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler hasn't been at his best for some time; 17l behind in seventh at Kilbeggan last time; drop into 0-100 company for the first time may spark a revival.

12/1

Form: -0688F D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival.
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3rd

8

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jake Peter

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose veteran; four-time Flat winner (once over C&D in 2018); hasn't been pulling up any trees over hurdles in recent times; made little impression over C&D four weeks ago; others preferred; cheekpieces.

25/1

6th

13

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Jake Peter

11st 5lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: M A Cahill

Dual-purpose; 3-24 over hurdles, the last win coming off 3lb higher at Cork in November 2024; hasn't looked like taking advantage of sliding mark recently and fell on latest at Punchestown; needs a revival.

22/1

Form: 61-1U7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Kilbeggan earlier this year and raised a cumulative 13lb; got 1lb back after a midfield finish at Fairyhouse 16 days ago and may have needed that run; not discounted.
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9th

14

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Malbay Madness

10st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Progressive 6yo gained a third Kilbeggan win in May and has since added two wins at Downpatrick, most recently last month when beating four rivals in 2m2f rated contest; in between only mid-field at Bellewstown; one to consider on overall profile.

10/1

1st

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Progressive 6yo gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before landing C&D handicap success following month (Chanceawetmorning a disappointing favourite); Bellewstown run was disappointing but has to be respected on overall profile.

5/2

8th

12

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Malbay Madness

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before broadening his horizons with a Downpatrick success last month; up an aggregate 13lb; may continue on the upgrade.

8/1

33/1

Form: /59P7- D

Last run: 287 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Johngus

11st 7lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground.

33/1

8th

7

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Johngus

11st 7lb

J: Danny Power

T: Sean Aherne

Veteran won on heavy ground at Limerick in 2023 (2m) off 3lb lower; out of form when last seen at Punchestown in January; goes well fresh but would prefer softer ground.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: B-140 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpoese mare won twice in April-May, at Bellewstown on the Flat (1m4f, good) and a mares' maiden hurdle at Tipperary; below best in both codes since, including in a handicap hurdle at Navan last month; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Two of her five Flat wins have come at this track; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year and not a bad Downpatrick handicap run last month; decent Sligo Flat run since; needs more on these terms.

10/1

2nd

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five Flat wins; good second of 19 over this trip at Leopardstown in May, but has struggled since; goes on any ground.

16/1

Form: 3781- D

Last run: 387 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt at 20-1 in a Gowran 3yo maiden hurdle (2m, good) when last seen in October 2024; probably best watched on handicap debut after 387 days off unless the market speaks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

17

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Solar Falcon

12st 0lb

J: Anna Nangle

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won a Gowran maiden hurdle in Oct' 2024, seen just twice since, hard to fancy.

28/1

11th
15
Marelly

Form: 34-P05 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; on long losing run and no sign of the drought ending in recent starts, albeit wasn't beaten that far at Galway on latest but best form on testing ground.
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2nd

7

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Marelly

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Second runner for yard; course hurdle winner won at Gowran in January and ran well here last time; was poor when last seen over fences though, so questions to answer in that respect.

5/1

Form: 2110P4 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back good ground wins here in July and August; went up a cumulative 16lb and that has seemingly halted her progress; well held in Cork novice chase latest; may be in the handicapper's grip for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:55 Killarney

Chosen Shant

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Aengus King

Consistent enough mare and has popped up in a couple of handicap chases at Wexford over the summer; has carried higher marks than this to good effect over hurdles and can get into the shake-up here.

5/1

3rd

7

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Chosen Shant

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Enhanced her reputation as a Wexford specialist with a fourth win there last month, her second over fences; no success elsewhere; best over shorter distances; others preferred.

6/1

6th

18

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Chosen Shant

10st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Enhanced her reputation as a Wexford specialist with a fourth win there last month, her second over fences; no success elsewhere, though placed at this venue in June.

8/1

Form: 1620-5 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Sole hurdles success at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) last December and she remains 8lb above that win; in the doldrums on the Flat recently; others arrive in better form.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Arch Enemy

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Tenth win on the Flat when digging deep on soft to heavy at Bellewstown (1m4f) and doesn't need slow ground; however, she's in a lot deeper here with a 5lb rise to deal with.

14/1

1st

1

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Arch Enemy

10st 4lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Patrick Magee

Won for the eighth time on turf when taking a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time and is also a C&D winner; raised 5lb for that but has won off a higher mark in the past and handles soft ground; player.

4/1

1st

1

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Arch Enemy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Patrick Magee

Won two in a row in July (1m2f/11.4f) and she's run pretty well in big fields on her last two starts, most recently fourth of 18 at Cork (1m4f); every chance that this extra furlong will be within range and she's won on ground from good through to heavy; this Irish raider could be in the mix.

8/1

Form: F-8900

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Cork (18.5f, gd-yld) in August 2024 but has lost his way since; hard to fancy on 2025 form; new visor needs to spark something.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Champagne Dawn

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Has failed to make the frame in eight appearances since a maiden win at Cork in 2024; remote seventh at Cork in August.

25/1

Non-runners

Dollar Nolimit, Marys Pride, Kellys Cosmos

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.90
Straight Forecast €17.34
Tricast €59.06
Trifecta €124.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockonliam

POSTDATA:

Bannow Blaze

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Marelly

TOPSPEED:

Arch Enemy

The Irish Sun:

Rockonliam