October 30 / 16.15 Wexford

16.15

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £6445.38
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 32/3- BF

Last run: 322 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer and third of 20 in Punchestown maiden on hurdles debut; clearly flattered by odds-on second to Ahoy Senor at Ayr in March 2021 and not seen since well beaten over 3m1f when odds-on at Carlisle last December; all his form is on soft; chase debut and interesting that Jacob comes over for the ride.
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1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Gold Cup Bailly

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Showed that he retained spark when fourth of five at Ayr (3m, soft) in January, when he made a bad mistake and jumped to the right at that left-handed track; goes right-handed today; however, tailed off in Grade 2 novice hurdle since and best form has come on soft/heavy going; a visor goes on.

20/1

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Gold Cup Bailly

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

dwelt start, in rear, not fluent 1st, struggling 4 out

20/1

Form: 3-2442 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Went close in maiden hurdles at Killarney and Clonmel since May; chase debut but won his only point-to-point and no surprise should he make a bold bid here.
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7th

7

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

The Folkes Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins have been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, however, and needs to be revitalised by this switch to the banks; ground should suit.

14/1

10th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:38 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

10st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Both chase wins hae been in quite valuable 2m1f handicaps (yielding), most recently at Fairyhouse in November 2024; below best this season, beaten nearly 20l over same trip at Leopardstown over Christmas on latest; cheekpieces now added to usual tongue-tie.

16/1

1

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 130y

13:05 Wexford

The Folkes Tiara

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for trainer; Leopardstown St Stephen's Day handicap chase winner in 2023 (2m1f, soft); returned to form when winning a Fairyhouse handicap in November and beaten a short head at Leopardstown in race she won year prior; out of form in three runs since and still 6lb above last winning mark; likely best watched for now.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2354-6 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner here but disappointingly failed to win over hurdles and well beaten on his chase debut at Galway; hard to recommend at present.
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7th

7

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Fameaftertheglory

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gavin Cromwell

Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance.

20/1

7th

7

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

11:35 Punchestown

Fameaftertheglory

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gavin Cromwell

Deeply frustrating horse but improved over banks in the spring, second to Stumptown over 3m; got tired late on at Cheltenham last weekend when losing a shoe; each-way chance.

20/1

7th

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Fameaftertheglory

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Gavin Cromwell

Stayed on from off the pace for third over C&D (soft) last December and came second in cross-country chase on Bank course at Punchestown festival (3m, soft) on latest outing in May; 8lb out of weights today and would appeal more on slower ground but still considered each-way.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 42323-

Last run: 266 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sets a fair standard of hurdles form and is worthy of her 116 rating judged on a pleasing display behind a Gordon Elliott-trained pair in a valuable mares' handicap at Leopardstown in February when last seen; looks the likely winner if her jumping holds up on her chase debut.
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3rd

3

28th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 112y

14:10 Naas

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

led, headed and raced in second after 2nd, outpaced and dropped to rear before 2 out, kept on and went third towards finish

7/1

3rd

2

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 56y

14:00 Punchestown

Banntown Girl

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and very experienced novice who has recorded two wins and seven places from 12 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner over 2m here in October, earning promotion to 127; continued her progression with a clear second behind the unbeaten Brighterdaysahead in a Grade 3 event at Down Royal, and now rated 132.

3/1

2nd

6

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:27 Down Royal

Banntown Girl

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Generally reliable and relatively experienced novice who has recorded two wins and six places from 11 starts over hurdles; 19l handicap winner at Punchestown on latest; up in class now and may find a few too good.

12/1

Form: 4F25-4 C BF

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her bumper here and runner-up in a maiden hurdle at this venue too; stays well and an interesting debutante over fences; was placed in a couple of point-to-points.
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8th

2

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Eyre Square

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear of midfield

4/1

4th

11

26th Dec 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:23 Down Royal

Eyre Square

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear but in touch with leaders, midfield when pushed along after 4 out, headway to challenge from 3 out, soon ridden, switched right omitted 2 out, kept on well but held after last

16/1

Form: 9-9037

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
A couple of nondescript runs over fences to date; likely to be more effective in handicaps after this.
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3

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:58 Navan

Lizrona

11st 9lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eric Larkin

didn't jump well, always behind, tailed off when bad mistake 2 out, soon pulled up

10/1

6th

2

27th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Lizrona

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eric Larkin

Won twice over fences last season, over 3m at Thurles and 2m7f Clonmel, confirming her stamina; made an encouraging start to the season when second at Roscommon in September; questions to answer following four subsequent displays of lesser merit.

16/1

6th

2

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 219y

12:15 Thurles

Lizrona

12st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eric Larkin

Won twice over fences last season, a 20-1 success in this race 12 months ago and over 2m7f Clonmel in April, confirming her stamina; made an encouraging start to the season when second at Roscommon in September; questions to answer following three subsequent displays of lesser merit.

10/1

Form: 373-B8

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler was tailed off on chasing bow at Roscommon; longer trip will suit but can only be watched for now.
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11th

13

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 20y

19:55 Kilbeggan

The Tack Room

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Got off the mark when winning a Fairyhouse handicap chase in testing ground in January; wasn't disgraced when out of the handicap in the Leinster National since; could still have improvement to come, so respected.

6/1

6th

14

12th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 126y

16:52 Naas

The Tack Room

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E Kiely

towards rear of midfield, headway and in touch with leaders when mistake and lost position 3 out, keeping on when mistake 2 out, soon ridden, weakened run-in

11/2

1st

5

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:23 Fairyhouse

The Tack Room

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E Kiely

prominent early, dropped to midfield before 5th, headway and pressed leaders 3 out, soon challenging on outer, led when pushed along from 2 out, ridden when faced strong challenge after last, kept on well

11/2

Form: /9005-

Last run: 241 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 85 over hurdles and never really landed a blow in weaker mares' beginners' chase than this at Clonmel in March; best watched.
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11th

5

21st Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:27 Navan

Psychee Du Brizais

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

sweating, didn't jump with fluency, in rear throughout, detached when not fluent 3rd, pushed along after 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off

20/1

9

24th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

12:30 Thurles

Psychee Du Brizais

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

Rating of 89 and looks well out of her depth here on her chase debut.

100/1

8th

12

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Wexford

Psychee Du Brizais

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Diarmuid P Ryan

always towards rear

100/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to several NH winners was pulled-up when favourite for a Curraghmore maiden point-to-point in April; others preferred.
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3

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:48 Tipperary

Arctic Skua

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Vincent Laurence Halley

Point-to-point winner has generally struggled under Rules; beaten 62l in a Wexford novice when last seen in May; hard to fancy on handicap chase debut with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

40/1

4th

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Arctic Skua

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Vincent Laurence Halley

Point-to-point winner is 0-5 chasing, twice highly tried in graded company and most recently brought down halfway in Killarney handicap on Monday; up against it here.

12/1

4th

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Arctic Skua

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Vincent Laurence Halley

Point-to-point winner is 0-5 chasing, twice highly tried in graded company and most recently brought down halfway in Killarney handicap on Monday; up against it here.

12/1

Form: 0/90/5

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jumped indifferently when a fair fifth in a Galway handicap hurdle earlier this month; chase debut here and should be worth watching for future reference.
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9th

4

12th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:40 Naas

Gap Of Dunloe

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

always towards rear, didn't jump well

200/1

10th

3

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Wexford

Gap Of Dunloe

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

in rear, not fluent 6th, ridden 4 out, well behind 3 out

20/1

5th

9

4th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 19y

14:25 Galway

Gap Of Dunloe

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

midfield, not fluent 2nd, pushed along after 4 out, minor headway when not fluent 2 out, kept on after last

6/1

14/1

Form: /0628-

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but only narrowly denied in 3m Punchestown handicap hurdle on her penultimate start in February; ground suits but probably best watched on her chase debut.
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11th

9

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:15 Wexford

Boss Girl

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: W J Austin

in rear throughout, jumped right 4th, tailed off from 4 out

14/1

Form: 3006-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Former Group 3 winner on Flat; inconsistent over hurdles for Emmet Mullins; not disgraced on his chase debut at Cork two weeks ago but more needed here.
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11

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 199y

13:20 Thurles

Sevenna Star

11st 12lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

in touch with leaders

33/1

10

16th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Clonmel

Sevenna Star

11st 12lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

Neither effort in beginners chases in October much to write home about; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 934P-

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; ran okay in a trio of maiden hurdles but failed to build on that on handicap debut; switches to fences for the first time but others preferred.
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13th

3

5th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Cru Bourgeois

11st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

midfield

20/1

13th

5

18th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:02 Gowran Park

Cru Bourgeois

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Some promise in maiden hurdles but shown nothing over fences in two runs so far.

100/1

11th

6

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:53 Fairyhouse

Cru Bourgeois

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Paul Nolan

106-rated hurdler was tailed off on his chasing debut at Down Royal; can be ruled out.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second reserve; placed in all three point-to-points but best watched here.
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12th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Baldurs Gate

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy in recent weeks, standout on latest when third of seven at Limerick (24.5f, soft to heavy) 11 days ago; booking of Darragh O'Keeffe a plus.

8/1

3rd

8

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Baldurs Gate

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Sole win came in 3m1f Punchestown handicap in late 2023; kept busy since January return, standout run when third over 3m2f at Fairyhouse; amateur-ridden of late, senior professional now takes over.

8/1

9th

1

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Baldurs Gate

12st 0lb

J: Mr E T Mellerick

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Is 1-19 over fences; last year ended on a low note and again below his best at Leopardstown two weeks ago; belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.

14/1

Non-runners

Cru Bourgeois, Baldur's Gate

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.20
Straight Forecast €21.63
Trifecta €87.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Folkes Tiara

SPOTLIGHT:

Banntown Girl

The Irish Sun:

The Folkes Tiara