13.55
SoftJohn Ormonde Wexford Sand Handicap
- Prize money: £8615.04
- 0m 7f 0y
- 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.90
- Place: £2.80
Form: 920281 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings. |
16/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 3210 BF
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (11) |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Lightly raced 4yo was having first run since July (gelded) when staying-on second to an improver at the Curragh last month (7f, yielding-to-soft) in first-time visor; yet to race in testing conditions but good chance he'll handle it and one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 4 (9) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
towards rear, headway under 2f out, chased clear leader inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner |
9/1 |
|
10th 3 (4) |
17th Jul 2023 Yielding 1m 0f 20y |
9st 13lb |
Late-developing colt; placed at Limerick and this venue (beaten even-money favourite) before hacking up in a maiden at Listowel early last month; interesting in first handicap, though mark is not obviously lenient. |
4/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 742684 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (13) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 13lb |
All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 15 (11) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now. |
18/1 |
|
13th 13 (15) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 1lb |
All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 200220 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
10st 0lb |
Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 542274 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 22 (12) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 16 (3) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 12 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 060100 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (7) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 8lb |
Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye. |
15/2 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 211y |
9st 9lb |
Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1217RR
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 23 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 1lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
21th 23 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 94y |
11st 1lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
|
12th 1 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner last season but struggled in handicap company since and no signs of a revival at Naas last month. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 505520 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (3) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 0lb |
One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 (13) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-2202 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (16) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 15y |
9st 12lb |
On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more. |
28/1 |
|
2 (13) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out. |
80/1 |
|
13 (1) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: -46069 C
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (7) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 3lb |
Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (12) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (13) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Prominent racer went close twice last May for Kieran Cotter at 6f-7f; next three efforts were poor; makes AW debut on first start for new yard; market will reveal expectations; wide draw. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 572321 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
20th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Runner-up over 6f here on second start last year; showed improved form when winning a Gowran maiden by 5l last month but was well below that level on soft ground since; this sounder surface will suit. |
8/1 |
|
11th 5 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
|
1st 9 (2) |
6th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
made all, pushed along and clear under 2f out, pushed out and went further clear inside final furlong, easily |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €57.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €69.93 |
| Tricast | €257.50 |
| Trifecta | €449.40 |
Selections
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