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Country Fest Wexford August 13th Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 3m 0f 110y
  • 15 runners
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Country Fest Wexford August 13th Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 6767-2 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Course winner; had been struggling for form prior to her return three weeks ago when only beaten half a length over 3m here; nudged up 2lb but still well treated on her form from a year ago and one to consider here.
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7th

5

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Curragh

Gotthenod

12st 4lb

J: Fergus Lawlor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Six-time hurdle winner at a modest level; unlikely to match some of these on the Flat.

25/1

9th

2

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:30 Roscommon

Gotthenod

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led, hit 3rd, joined 10th, lost position 3 out, switched left 2 out, weakened approaching last

9/1

6th

2

9th Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 88y

16:55 Sligo

Gotthenod

11st 13lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent

5/1

Form: 2F5-62

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but has hit the crossbar in three of his last six wins including when beaten roughly 1l at Sligo last week; best form is on good so could do without any rain.
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6th

1

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:30 Killarney

Florey Spud

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: P F O’Donnell

Maiden four times second but over further and on goodish ground; below par of late but yard in good form.

12/1

7th

6

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:20 Wexford

Florey Spud

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P F O’Donnell

20-race maiden; went close in a couple of handicap hurdles in June, including over 3m here; more recent form is more concerning and others preferred on that score.

10/1

7th

1

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Florey Spud

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

19-race maiden; two good runs in June including C&D second; doubts raised by his last two starts.

14/1

Form: 1U74-3

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won claiming hurdle at Clonmel in September and consistent generally since; yet to show his best form at this trip though.
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3rd

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 110y

19:58 Wexford

Emir De Rots

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won claiming hurdle at Clonmel in September and consistent generally since; yet to show his best form at this trip though.

10/1

2

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 6f 169y

20:00 Clonmel

Emir De Rots

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won over hurdles here; unseated having made mistakes on last chase start but some creditable efforts over hurdles since; could be involved if he gets his jumping together.

5/1

3rd

15

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:48 Clonmel

Emir De Rots

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

towards rear

12/1

Form: 78-093

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent this year but was well held on handicap debut on his penultimate start; while he ran okay when third in a maiden hurdle earlier this month, he needs to find some improvement for this new trip.
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1st

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Dinoland

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Not the easiest to predict but he bounded clear over nearly 3m at Downpatrick 22 days ago to earn this 7lb higher mark; good ground is the key to him.

5/1

1st

4

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Dinoland

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: W R Crawford

Dual hurdle winner has run well in defeat here and was running well on second chase start at Tipperary last year when making a bad mistake at the last; not easy to fancy on last two runs.

25/1

6

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Dinoland

11st 11lb

J: Mr R Guiney

T: W R Crawford

Won twice over hurdles in 2024, showing useful form; however, has been pulled-up over fences in both runs since but is likely to do better back to this sphere .

16/1

Form: 5/0-51 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Missed all of 2022 but has improved with each run this year and gained a first hurdle success at Kilbeggan earlier this month; more required from 7lb higher but unexposed at this trip.
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5th

6

21st Jan 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 35y

13:05 Thurles

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10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Useful staying handicap hurdler at a modest level; twice out of the money since winning over 2m7f at this venue in October; no appeal in this grade on only her second run over fences; unseated rider at the third at Killarney last August.

100/1

6th

7

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:08 Limerick

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10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Hurdles form improved as she stepped up in trip, winning a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Thurles in October; not so effective dropped back to this trip at the same venue last month; others preferred.

8/1

6th

6

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 106y

15:15 Thurles

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10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss Shauna Larkin

Won over 2m7f here a fortnight ago and stamina will be at a premium if the expected rain comes; 7lb higher mark.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: /090-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Had shown very little since 2021 before getting his head back in front over fences 12 days ago; 4lb lower over hurdles and he's just as effective at this longer trip.
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9

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 4f 61y

16:37 Leopardstown

Whatsyourstatus

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

Hurdles winner over 3m, two chase wins over shorter; second comeback run at Thurles encouraging and down to a favourable mark; would appreciate some drying in the ground.

14/1

Form: 770-24

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-12 but she's been running well in defeat of late; however, work to do to turn the form around with Gotthenod who was ahead of her last time.
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11

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Cocoplum

10st 10lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden posted her best chase run here in 2023; pulled-up on return from long absence last time and makes no appeal.

25/1

12

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Cocoplum

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

18-race maiden who has changed stable since her last run in August 2024; makes no appeal after such a long absence.

33/1

9th

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Cocoplum

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

17-race maiden who has tried chasing; only midfield on return to hurdling at Wexford and she's not overly appealing with top weight.

14/1

Form: 1/03-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2021 for Willie Mullins; however, all her best form is around 2m4f and she needs to leave a low-key reappearance run behind on last month's yard debut.
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15th

1

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:35 Killarney

Gelee Blanche

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Won twice in 2021 for Willie Mullins; two underwhelming runs at Wexford this summer however leave her with plenty to find, cheekpieces tried latest when 3m trip too far.

16/1

8th

7

21st Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 110y

19:58 Wexford

Gelee Blanche

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Won twice in 2021 for Willie Mullins; however, all her best form is around 2m4f and she needs to leave a low-key reappearance run behind on last month's yard debut.

20/1

11th

9

20th May 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Wexford

Gelee Blanche

11st 11lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

midfield, not fluent 5th, towards rear before 5 out

12/1

Form: 7989-F

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last summer and ran some creditable races in defeat subsequently; however, fell early on last week's return and may need this.
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7th

11

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 111y

14:05 Galway

Paidis Passion

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, jumped left 8th, headed 2 out, weakened run-in

20/1

3

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5l over 3m1f on good at Roscommon in June on debut for Paul Flynn and only 4lb higher than that day should he rediscover some spark in the new cheekpieces (was behind Bella Bliss the last time).

12/1

1

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Paidis Passion

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 3m1f here on stable debut in June and a couple of fair efforts off her revised mark after that before being pulled up last time; ground versatile.

8/1

Form: 503-5P

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
28-race maiden and beaten a long way out at Sligo last week; best watched back up in trip.
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9

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

General Clermont

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: D E Fitzgerald

Two chase wins; went close at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding); twice placed from three visits to this track; shaped quite well for this when fourth at Limerick ten days ago on first run after a break; made a lot of the running then, every chance with fitness advanced.

13/2

4th

1

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

General Clermont

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D E Fitzgerald

Two-time chase winner, including here (2m2f, good to yielding); went close off 1lb lower at Listowel in September (2m6f, good to yielding); lacks a recent run but goes well fresh; a drying track would enhance his chance.

9/2

Form: 523-9R

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise last year for Adrian Murray but looks risky having been tailed off on yard debut before refusing to race at Sligo last week.
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4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

12th

6

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Shes Tobias

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

20/1

Form: 8P74-F D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to chase success in 2020; hit the frame in a couple of handicap hurdle outings early last season but badly out of form over fences in recent times and now a 12yo; best watched.
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12

21st Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 110y

19:58 Wexford

Turbojet

11st 9lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Losing run goes back to chase success in 2020; hit the frame in a couple of handicap hurdle outings early last season but badly out of form over fences in recent times and now a 12yo; best watched.

25/1

6

5th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

20:00 Downpatrick

Turbojet

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

midfield

12/1

4th

2

2nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:35 Downpatrick

Turbojet

12st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Veteran is 2-33 and has been disappointing since Leopardstown beginner's chase win two years ago; out of form over both hurdles and fences last winter and hard to see him bouncing back to form here.

12/1

Form: 5739-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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7

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

Hand Over Fist

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won two staying handicap chases on good ground in the first half of last season; ordinary form in recent months; addition of blinkerss failed to do the trick at Kilbeggan eight days ago; joint-favourite then, faded after making a lot of the running.

8/1

1

9th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Hand Over Fist

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won two chases last year, including over C&D, but has failed to fire in three starts this year; drops in grade now, rider claims a handy 5lb and blinkers go on; could revive.

6/1

5

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 110y

16:45 Wexford

Hand Over Fist

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won two handicap chases at about 3m during the second half of last year (including beating Hascoeur Clermont off 107 at Cork) but needs to improve a fair bit on both runs this term, fading quite tamely at Roscommon last time.

13/2

Form: 709P-0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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2nd

14

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Fill The Tank

10st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip, although not for over two years; recent Limerick clear third over this trip encouraging and 7lb claimer booking a positive.

15/2

2nd

14

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Fill The Tank

10st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip, although not for over two years; recent Limerick clear third over this trip encouraging and 7lb claimer booking a positive.

15/2

12

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Fill The Tank

10st 10lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Aengus King

Three-time winner over hurdles at around this trip; over two years since his last success; fair form in handicaps during the summer; struggled in a claimer last time.

12/1

Form: 0/05-9

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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4

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Walk In The Dark

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Showed a little promise last year; pulled up in a maiden hurdle on his final start last year and suffered the same fate in a handicap chase at Sligo on his recent return.

20/1

1

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Walk In The Dark

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Decent runs on two of three chase starts last year; pulled-up over hurdles when last seen in December and will have to be at best on return.

10/1

12

29th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Walk In The Dark

11st 12lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

0-5 over hurdles but ran surprisingly well in a Tipperary beginners' chase won by Pinkerton in April, beaten about 10l; must hold some sort of chance.

7/1

Non-runners

Hand Over Fist, Fill The Tank, Walk In The Dark

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Payout
Straight Forecast €35.32
Tricast €271.71

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