October 30 / 15.40 Wexford

15.40

Soft

Slaney View Motors Wexford Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 2m 4f 150y
  • 17 runners
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Slaney View Motors Wexford Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 407P-U

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability from time to time in handicaps, including when running well for a long way in a more competitive Gowran contest last time; not a forlorn hope.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Loup De Tallane

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Ordinary form last year; now back below the mark off which he won at Kilbeggan in 2024; pulled up at Limerick on final run before a break; new headgear combination now.

14/1

9

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Loup De Tallane

11st 5lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Ordinary form this year; now back below the mark off which he won at Kilbeggan last year, so a revival may not be out of the question.

12/1

8th

2

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Gowran Park

Loup De Tallane

11st 11lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Bagged his second hurdles win at Kilbeggan last year off 93 (2m3f, yielding); made satisfactory return to action back at Kilbeggan in June when a distant third (2m4f, good) but never involved there the following month (2m3f, good to yielding); capable on his best day.

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 00070

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a trio of maiden hurdles but some improvement in a 2m handicap hurdle here last month; much more needed upped in trip.
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1st

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Doyen Ta Win

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

made all, not fluent 4th

5/1

1st

3

25th Apr 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

18:22 Wexford

Doyen Ta Win

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

made all

5/1

3rd

2

21st Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Doyen Ta Win

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Declan Queally

led, jumped slightly left 4 out, much reduced lead after 3 out

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 89535-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden has plenty ability but been expensive to follow over both hurdles and fences; back from layoff but certainly good enough to go close.
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7th

14

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:00 Navan

Fox Le Bel

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Liz Doyle

No wins from 33 attempts (18 over fences) and getting on in years now; dispiriting form in three runs since returned from a 569-day break; pulled up at Punchestown in November, before refused to race at Tramore later that month; more encouraging at Tramore last time, but 20l behind the winner all the same; best watched.

11/1

Form: 0908

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on his handicap debut at Cork two weeks ago; probably stays well and could well improve a bit more.
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4th

14

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 150y

15:40 Wexford

King Gresel

10st 11lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield, blundered 4th, not fluent 8th, some headway and prominent in chasing group 3 out, ridden and well beaten before 2 out

14/1

10th

13

17th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:30 Sligo

King Gresel

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

towards rear, not fluent and jumped slightly right 1st, pushed along after 3 out, minor headway but no impression 2 out, kept on

50/1

9th

17

1st Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

15:30 Cork

King Gresel

11st 9lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and minor headway 3 out, no impression from 2 out

100/1

Form: -85911

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Back from a break to win over fences at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) and he then followed up over hurdles at Galway (2m6f, yielding) when well on top in the closing stages; would prefer better ground but comes here in great form; one of the ones to beat.
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14th

12

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Crimson Chief

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Course winner over 2m6f last year on good ground; soundly beaten mixing hurdles and fences since; others preferred.

28/1

0

10

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Crimson Chief

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J Morrison

Soundly beaten in six races since winning over an extended 2m6f at Galway just over a year ago; up against it at this stage of his career.

16/1

7th

4

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Crimson Chief

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: J Morrison

Won back-to-back over fences and hurdles this time last year; not much since but better for recent Kilbeggan run after 100-day absence; stays well but needs decent ground.

12/1

Form: /5F82-

Last run: 372 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Galway maiden hurdle a year ago for Pat Kelly when last seen; probably not badly handicapped on that form but entitled to need the run on his stable and handicap debut.
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5th

1

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:47 Limerick

Champagne Vacation

12st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Sean Aherne

Maiden after 12 hurdle starts but some okay runs in handicaps last year; lacks a recent run and opposable.

10/1

Form: 0-8900 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Returned from a year's absence for his current trainer in June but nothing to recommend.
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4th

7

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 170y

13:40 Tramore

Scalino

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Louise G Lyons

took keen hold, prominent, led 1st

25/1

10th

11

19th Dec 2022

Frozen

2m 7f 100y

13:10 Punchestown

Scalino

10st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Louise G Lyons

midfield

33/1

7

29th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 5f 150y

15:25 Punchestown

Scalino

11st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Louise G Lyons

Record of 1-16 over hurdles; well beaten lately and is difficult to fancy; cheekpieces tried.

40/1

Form: -P7739 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Tom Cooper; reverts back to hurdles here after a couple of runs over fences including a respectable effort in a 2m7f beginners chase at Killarney; probably wants further and others look more likely.
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6th

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Definiteadare

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

Won this race in 2023 but that is his sole win from 21 starts over fences; poor in both runs this summer and has to return to best.

18/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Definiteadare

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Charles Coakley

1-20 over fences, the win coming off 80 at Killarney just under two years ago; remains 4lb above his last win and didn't show enough on return from a break on latest to make him of interest here.

16/1

Form: 866741 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort and jumped very well when just holding on to win a 2m5f maiden hurdle at Tramore in August; yet to race on ground like this but has to come into the equation if she handles it.
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8th

16

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Cruisin Susan

10st 2lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Has lost way since a purple patch in 2024 which included a win here over 20.5f (gd-yld) off 15lb higher; not a bad run on return from 133 days off latest and on a dangerous mark if she's back on song.

20/1

6th

15

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Cruisin Susan

10st 6lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Wins have been divided between Tramore and Wexford, all on decent ground; long losing run however and continues to struggle off plummeting mark.

25/1

8

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Cruisin Susan

10st 12lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Won twice last year and is 7lb below her last success but she is hard to fancy on what she has shown on her last three runs, though she faced an impossible task on latest.

33/1

Form: 2070P-

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in her last couple of runs over fences and had been struggling over hurdles previously; off 203 days and best effort came over a bit further on good ground; stable in fine form though.
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8th

11

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Tango Theatre

10st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; sole success in 26 hurdle starts came over C&D in August off 6lb lower when winning by 15l (good); should come on for creditable fifth on return at Kilbeggan.

14/1

5th

1

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

18:42 Kilbeggan

Tango Theatre

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Sole success in 25 hurdle starts came when making all easily at Sligo (25.5f, gd) in August, won by 15l off 7lb lower; well-held in two starts since and returns from 234 days off; mark probably a bit high but 7lb claimer helps.

14/1

Form: 900-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; steps up in trip here and likely more to come from him.
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0

19

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Millies Dream

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Fourth at Sligo in July was mildly promising; two much lesser efforts since then; overall form is weak, but is in good hands; first reserve.

13th

8

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Millies Dream

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

On a competitive mark judged on his fourth at Sligo (2m4f, good) and the cheekpieces sported when tailed off at Downpatrick are swiftly removed; could go well.

7/1

Form: 0-96P9

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Sligo a year ago for former yard but has shown little for this yard, including over fences; blinkers tried last time dispensed with.
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6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

6

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Mullins Cross

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

2-42 when trained in Ireland; respectable fourth under Ben Smith at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in February was easily the best of her four races for new yard; 7lb lower today but she probably can't be relied upon.

10/1

7th

9

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Mullins Cross

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: R Mike Smith

held up in last

14/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
No show in three maiden hurdles; no surprise if he fared better in handicaps but best watched here.
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8th

9

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 6f 0y

19:05 Limerick

Hit The Button

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Eoin Doyle

Poor hurdle form (including a handicap) but he did win a point in April and was running okay when falling in the latest; worth a market check now kicking off for new trainer.

20/1

4

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 50y

16:30 Down Royal

Hit The Button

12st 0lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Michael Butler

towards rear

14/1

11

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 150y

15:40 Wexford

Hit The Button

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Michael Butler

midfield, lost touch 10th, well behind when pulled up before 2 out

50/1

Form: 880B-

Last run: 213 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just a glimmer of ability in three maidens and when brought down in a Naas handicap hurdle in March; faller in the 3.43 Ayr on Saturday.
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5

20th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Poppy Rose

11st 4lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

She's been placed a few times and won't be far away if at the top of her game, but that hasn't been the case the last twice and she's now 0-13.

20/1

6th

6

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

13:58 Ayr

Poppy Rose

10st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: S R B Crawford

12-race maiden; second in a 2m4f mares' handicap hurdle off 8lb lower here in February 2023 (good to soft); two fair runs in November/December but disappointing favourite last time; needs to bounce back.

5/1

12th

14

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 24y

15:12 Naas

Poppy Rose

10st 8lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: S R B Crawford

Yet to break her duck but several decent efforts in defeat, including last twice in similarly competitive heats here and at Navan; not totally proven over the trip but still likely to be thereabouts.

9/2

Form: /60-69

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
First reserve; off the mark in a point-to-point earlier this month at Tinahely; hard to fancy on earlier hurdles form.
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5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

soon led, faced challenges 3 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

16/1

13th

16

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Legacy Of Dreams

10st 0lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

Winning chaser, recorded a long-priced handicap success at Limerick last May; 0-10 over hurdles, well beaten over this trip at Punchestown last time.

16/1

Form: 607-04

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; significant improvement when fourth in a Gowran handicap hurdle earlier this month; definite claims if getting a run.
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2nd

13

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Banada Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Denise Foster

0-23 over hurdles but she has finished second four times; beaten 5l into second at Leopardstown off 86 in March 2023; went close off 84, 86 and 87 later that year; well-handicapped now off 80 but she hasn't shown enough in four runs this season; needs a revival.

18/1

7th

13

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Banada Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Beaten no more that a length in three successive 2m handicaps in early autumn but maiden's form has dipped since; back up in trip with headgear combo back on for the first time since last year.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-2259

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 14-race maiden but only narrowly denied at Ballinrobe in July and similar form in defeat twice since.
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11th

11

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:25 Wexford

Glenmalure Lodge

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Won off 4lb lower at Ballinrobe last September; found to have bled when beaten a long way on return at Killarney; a player if back to best.

14/1

12th

11

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Glenmalure Lodge

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Exposed 10yo mare who won a Ballinrobe handicap chase over this trip last September; 4lb higher now and she has been off the track since January; tough assignment on her return to action.

16/1

Non-runners

Tango Theatre, Millies Dream, Mullins Cross, Poppy Rose, Banada Bridge, Glenmalure Lodge

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Payout
Exacta €81.20
Straight Forecast €68.04
Tricast €252.64
Trifecta €1193.30

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Fox Le Bel

SPOTLIGHT:

King Gresel

POSTDATA:

Crimson Chief

The Irish Sun:

Fox Le Bel