October 27 / 13.17 Wexford

13.17

Good To Yielding

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 0f 100y
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 1- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Scored at 4-1 on debut in a heavy ground Punchestown bumper in February; related to winning hurdlers so should take to this game but has to prove he handles this quicker ground; obvious chance if he does (half-brother to two good ground winners).
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4th

2

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 150y

15:07 Navan

Santo Sospir

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Scored on debut in a six-runner heavy ground Punchestown bumper last season; well beaten on hurdling debut at Wexford; stayed well a 2m3f Punchestown maiden on soft to heavy; had enough pace to win over 2m1f at Clonmel but should have enough stamina for this; big drop in class now after running in a 2m6f Grade 1 at the DRF.

11/8

6th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Santo Sospir

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Scored on debut in a six-runner heavy ground Punchestown bumper in February; well beaten on hurdling debut at Wexford, but appeared to benefit from a step up in trip when winning a 2m3f Punchestown maiden on soft to heavy; had no trouble landing the odds when dropped to 2m1f at Clonmel but appeals as a likely staying type.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Home-bred Soldier Of Fortune gelding; just minor promise in a pair of point-to-points when trained by Derek O'Connor; off since April and best watched unless money arrives.
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2nd

1

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Bulgaden Castle

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Some promise in points for Derek O'Connor; third to two decent types on second start at Naas in November; second at Thurles in December and filled the same spot behind Straight John at Punchestown on latest, although the winner disappointed at Naas on Wednesday; good claims.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 06

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held in both starts in bumpers at Galway; sent off at 9-2 and 8-1 for those races so must have been showing something at home; worth a market check on hurdles debut for shrewd yard.
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3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Faith Of Empires

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Well held in both starts in bumpers at Galway; sent off at 9-2 and 8-1 for those races so must have been showing something at home; worth a market check on hurdles debut for shrewd yard.

16/1

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Faith Of Empires

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Well held in both starts in bumpers at Galway; sent off at 9-2 and 8-1 for those races so must have been showing something at home; worth a market check on hurdles debut for shrewd yard.

16/1

2

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:20 Galway

Faith Of Empires

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Emmet Mullins

Dropped out to be tailed off here in July (good) but did race freely and was short in the betting at 9-2; better expected.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 250-1 on debut at Limerick and ran accordingly; seems safe to rule out.
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18th

15

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Hesgonethatway

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Perhaps won too well at Naas (soft/heavy) as the 9lb rise was surely a factor in his defeat at Thurles, though he still ran okay in fairness; others are more intriguing here.

14/1

1st

8

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Hesgonethatway

10st 6lb

J: Brian Barry

T: P J Rothwell

Three-figure odds in three maidens; needs to step up considerably from his handicap debut over C&D; still early days for him.

12/1

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Hesgonethatway

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Sent off at 250-1 on debut at Limerick and ran accordingly; seems safe to rule out.

40/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Never got into the race on debut in a Tipperary maiden hurdle when 22-1; may need a bit more time.
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2nd

8

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

17:35 Listowel

Illtakehimmyself

11st 5lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: E McNamara

In good form over the summer and gained reward for consistency when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Killarney in July; made his chase debut off his hurdles mark when a creditable fourth in a 2m5f handicap at the same venue last month; should come forward for that and play a significant hand here.

6/1

4th

1

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

19:15 Killarney

Illtakehimmyself

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Consistency over hurdles this season was rewarded here last time when gaining a first win (2m5f, good) off 7lb lower; must carry joint top weight on chasing debut but he's in good form.

11/4

1st

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Illtakehimmyself

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Has improved for better ground; edging up the weights after placed efforts at Punchestown (3m, gd-yld), Listowel (20.5f, gd-yld) and on latest at Limerick (22.5f, good); nudged up another 2lb, but should be on the premises again.

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third on debut at Tipperary but was beaten 22l; bred to appreciate further than this so will be of more interest when stepping up in distance.
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12th

2

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:20 Killarney

Its Not His Fault

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Two poor runs in handicap hurdles five months apart, big price on both occasions; hard to fancy despite a reduced mark, 9lb lower than when since first assessed,

20/1

13th

9

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Its Not His Fault

11st 4lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary last October, though beaten in excess of 20l; down the field in two subsequent maiden outings and tailed off in a handicap at Thurles in March; good ground should see him perform to better effect.

12/1

10th

7

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Its Not His Fault

11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Not a bad run when third on debut at Tipperary; two lesser efforts since, although set a very stiff task behind Skylight Hustle at Fairyhouse in November; market will reveal expectations on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on debut in a Galway bumper (3.5l behind Faith Of Empires); more needed to turn that form around on hurdling bow.
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2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

18:11 Galway

Las De Watt

11st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Philip Fenton

Runner-up in a Cork maiden hurdle last November; showed a glimpse of that form when third in a staying novice hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; not easy to assess but his handicap mark looks fair enough.

12/1

3rd

4

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 170y

18:35 Kilbeggan

Las De Watt

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Runner-up in a Cork maiden hurdle last November but no sign of that form in three runs since; the tongue-tie will have to make a major difference.

14/1

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:55 Tramore

Las De Watt

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Runner-up in a Cork maiden hurdle last November but no sign of that form in three runs since; the tongue-tie will have to make a major difference.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Was still in contention when falling two out in a Monksgrange point-to-point in March; dam won over hurdles so worth a market check for local yard that also runs Sageborough.
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1st

8

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Le Moulin Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Promising third behind stablemate on debut here (16.5f, yielding) in October, shaping like this trip would suit; ran a blinder upped to 20.5f at Leopardstown (gd-yld) in December behind Lazare De Star (Royal Gladiator 3.25l behind); locally trained and leading chance on form.

7/4

8

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Le Moulin Rouge

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Was still in contention when falling two out in a Monksgrange point-to-point in March; dam won over hurdles so worth a market check for local yard that also runs Sageborough.

16/1

Form: 0-2262 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden; runner up in five of eight starts over hurdles and rated 118; reeled in late on at Downpatrick on latest after attempting to make all on second start for this yard; should make another bold bid.
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2

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:18 Listowel

Lukers Tipple

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Hit form over the summer, winning a Downpatrick maiden hurdle, Sligo novice before making a winning chase bow in a Tramore novice; took a backwards step when poor in a Flat handicap; 9l fifth in 2m5f hurdle at Downpatrick on Friday.

9/2

5th

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

15:57 Downpatrick

Lukers Tipple

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finally got head in front after 19 attempts when landing course maiden (2m2f) in July and has since followed it up with a novice hurdle and chase victory; tailed off on the Flat at Killarney on latest; first try at this trip but could go well.

4/1

10th

11

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Lukers Tipple

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finally got head in front after 19 attempts when landing Downpatrick maiden hurdle last month and has since followed it up with a novice hurdle and chase victory; needs to prove as effective on the Flat but didn't run badly in 1m3f maiden in April on ground softer than ideal; could be on a decent mark.

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Martinborough gelding was a E16,000 2yo; brother to French 1m4f-15.5f winner Quick Flash; dam unraced half-sister to French 2m2f/2m3f Listed hurdle winner Grand Art; market can guide for local yard that also runs Le Moulin Rouge.
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16

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Sageborough

10st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Won a maiden at Wexford on debut last October; next two races were highly ambitious, in the Royal Bond and the Supreme Novices'; struggled in a Cork conditions race won by Ndaawi; addition of a tongue-tie did the trick when he gained a second Wexford win in May.

20/1

1st

4

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Sageborough

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won a maiden at this venue on debut last October; next two races were highly ambitious, in the Royal Bond and the Supreme Novices'; struggled in a conditions race at Cork last time; tongue-tie on now.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Vadamos gelding is a first foal; dam unraced, closely related to smart French/US middle-distance performer Rhythm Mad and bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Old McDonald; best watched unless the market speaks.
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10th

9

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Emesteraye

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has finished third in all three 2m1f handicaps to date on good ground; raised 3lb for her Galway effort last time when closing late on in a first-time tongue tie (retained); Dan King rode her that day but today sticks with Mysilverriverveale; shortlisted all the same.

12/1

3rd

21

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Emesteraye

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

First reserve; 0-5; placed in her first handicap at Wexford but fared less well at Limerick; perhaps the tongue-tie will help.

3rd

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Emesteraye

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Showed some ability in three maidens; solid effort on handicap/seasonal debut at Wexford, finished third despite showing a tendency to hang left; young mare, can improve.

6/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No Risk At All filly was a 56,000GBP yearling; dam bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Amore Alato, Solomon Grey and Eva's Oskar; in good hands and the market can reveal expectations on debut.
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12

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Jasmine Pearl

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

No Risk At All filly was a 56,000GBP yearling; dam bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Amore Alato, Solomon Grey and Eva's Oskar; in good hands and the market can reveal expectations on debut.

9/2

12

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Jasmine Pearl

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

No Risk At All filly was a 56,000GBP yearling; dam bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful winners Amore Alato, Solomon Grey and Eva's Oskar; in good hands and the market can reveal expectations on debut.

9/2

Form: 30

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Mild promise when a staying on third of 11 on debut at Bellewstown; didn't build on that in a Navan bumper on latest; watching brief advised on hurdles' debut.
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9th

14

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Malikanna

10st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see ou the 2m4f at Wexford (good to yielding); stamina doubts not disproven here last time (2m5f, good) when mistakes and being hampered also played a role in a moderate showing; dropped 2lb and Mark Walsh rides for the first time.

15/1

8th

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:10 Killarney

Malikanna

11st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Glimmers of promise in maidens before fine 1l second on handicap debut at Limerick in March (2m, soft); didn't quite see out 2m4f at Wexford on latest (gd-yld); stamina a query again here.

11/1

6th

8

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Malikanna

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Left moderate bumper and maiden form behind when second at Limerick (2m, soft), outpaced before keeping on well; on that evidence, this step up in trip can help; 5lb rise is perhaps harsh, but she's a player.

6/1

Form: 360U0

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort in a Cork bumper but well held in four starts since, the last twice over timber; may do better when tackling handicaps.
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10

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Miss Guiry

10st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: David Harry Kelly

Hasn't built on her bumper third on debut last year; was struggling when slipped-up on handicap debutreturn at Tramore last time; blinkers need to have an effect.

25/1

10

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

Miss Guiry

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: David Harry Kelly

Third in a Cork bumper on debut last year but hasn't built on that over hurdles; is still worth a market check on handicap debut after a break with a tongue-tie added.

16/1

Form: 06

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First reserve; hasn't shown enough in a point-to-point, bumper and a maiden hurdle on debut for this yard on latest to be of interest here.
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16th

5

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

Laska Du Breuil

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Carried this headgear combination to success in a soft ground 2m6f handicap hurdle in May; very poor effort at Sligo subsequently; unlikely to be far away at his best.

12/1

12th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Laska Du Breuil

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

New headgear combination did the trick when he won a 2m6f handicap at Limerick in May; up 8lb, may be capable of making further progress.

11/2

1st

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Laska Du Breuil

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Modest form overall; ninth of 18 at Punchestown in December (2m1f, yielding) his best effort; pulled up before two out at Kilbeggan last month; new headgear combination.

14/1

Non-runners

LAs De Watt, Chase The Moon, Las Brisas Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €102.00
Straight Forecast €63.00
Trifecta €686.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Luker's Tipple

The Irish Sun:

Jasmine Pearl

SPOTLIGHT:

Santo Sospir

TOPSPEED:

Luker's Tipple

POSTDATA:

Luker's Tipple