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

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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

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Illtakehimmyself

11st 10lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Best run came on second handicap start at Punchestown (good to yielding) last time when upped to 3m for the first time and beaten a short head off 3lb lower; the abandonment of the first-time tongue tie worn that day and the drop back in trip are both question marks now but good chance with a repeat of latest run.

7/2

2nd

6

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Illtakehimmyself

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Stayed on for a distant fifth of 13 on handicap debut at Limerick in December (2m3f, soft to heavy); this step up in trip may help; tongue tie goes on.

14/1

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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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

6

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Its Not His Fault

10st 13lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

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.

10/1

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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10th

7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

14:26 Kilbeggan

Las De Watt

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Ran respectably behind odds-on favourite I'm Slippy when 66-1 second in a 2m Cork maiden hurdle last November; no impact over 2m4f at Killarney after a break.

12/1

5th

6

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

17:37 Killarney

Las De Watt

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Philip Fenton

No match for the winner in a Cork maiden hurdle in November and this is even tougher.

33/1

2nd

8

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:40 Cork

Las De Watt

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Finished with only one behind him in a bumper at Galway; not a likely contender.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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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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3rd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Lukers Tipple

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second in seven of his 12 races over hurdles, including when beaten 16l by subsequent Grade 1 winner Zeus Power at Thurles last December; had a Flat run last month; overdue for a win and looks the part here despite his concerning profile.

11/8

7th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:30 Bellewstown

Lukers Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose maiden; best of four runs on the Flat a neck second in a C&D maiden (good) last April when trained by Andrew Kinirons; handles an ease and has gone well fresh; rated 77 and in the mix.

8/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Lukers Tipple

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

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.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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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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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

6th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 70y

13:50 Cork

Sageborough

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Was impressive when winning on debut at Wexford but has come up short in graded company twice since; capable of better but rated 126 so a lot to find at these weights and third place probably the best he can hope for.

14/1

9

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Sageborough

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Raced only twice (both over 2m) and may do better still but he's bottom of this pack on bare figures and needs his sights lowering; last of seven finishers in the Fairyhouse Grade 2 won by Koktail Brut when attempting to follow up a Wexford success that came at the chief expense of a rival who remains a longstanding maiden.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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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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3rd

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Emesteraye

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Some debut promise in C&D maiden in October but well held in better-class maidens twice following month on softer ground; opening handicap mark looks on the high side but yard going well so worth watching for market support.

8/1

11

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Emesteraye

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

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.

28/1

11

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Emesteraye

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

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.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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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

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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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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

2nd

6

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Malikanna

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Moderate form in bumpers and hasn't improved for switch to hurdles; tailed off at Naas last time (2m, heavy); enters handicap company now which maybe can help.

14/1

9th

16

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Malikanna

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Moderate form in bumpers and hasn't improved for switch to hurdles; 23l behind at Navan (2m, heavy) in November and fell at four out back there last time; unlikely.

66/1

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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14

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Miss Guiry

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: David Harry Kelly

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.

66/1

14

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Miss Guiry

10st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: David Harry Kelly

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.

66/1

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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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

17

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Laska Du Breuil

11st 2lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; modest form overall; ninth of 18 at Punchestown in December (2m1f, yielding) but tailed off back there last time; down 2lb and cheekpieces go on.

Non-runners

LAs De Watt, Chase The Moon, Las Brisas Boy

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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