May 29 / 18.00 Wexford

18.00

Yielding To Soft

Fleadh Cheoil Wexford August 4th – 11th Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Fleadh Cheoil Wexford August 4th – 11th Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: P594-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run some solid races in handicaps, notably over C&D last time when only beaten 3.25l; a repeat of that run will see him go close again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Toon Town

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Wexford handicap hurdle winner (2m1f, soft) for Brendan Walsh in 2024 off 87; beaten a short head in a five-runner contest at Catterick (2m, good to soft) on final start for Gavin Cromwell in December; creditable runs in defeat in both starts for new yard, distant third at Killarney last time; not ruled out.

13/2

3rd

12

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Toon Town

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Had five runs over fences for Gavin Cromwell, just denied over 1m7f at Catterick in December; ran okay back from a break over hurdles on last month's stable debut.

14/1

6th

8

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Toon Town

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Fair performer in handicap hurdles for Brendan Walsh, winning off 87 at Wexford in 2024; had five runs over fences for Gavin Cromwell, just denied in two-miler at Catterick in December; off since and new trainer fits cheekpieces insted of blinkers.

14/1

Form: 7212-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won on testing ground at Clonmel and solid efforts in defeat since at Tipperary and back at the former, both on yielding; last time was 2m3f and this trip probably suits better; major chance with a repeat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

20:00 Wexford

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Three hurdle wins have all been right-handed, but has been placed here; good run behind an improver last time; chase debut and said to jump well at home.

10/1

2nd

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good) off 98; tailed off here on heavy back from a break in February and weak in the market here the last day when never dangerous; she's a player back in the 0-100 category now.

8/1

6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 098-67

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won a maiden hurdle on debut in 2021 but regressive in the last year and has to spring a revival
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Kate Ill Know

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Veteran mare has tended to reserve her best form for Wexford; poor recent chase run there dents any confidence; new headgear combination at the age of 12.

12/1

10th

13

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Kate Ill Know

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Veteran mare with two wins to her name over hurdles; hasn't cut much ice in three tries over fences; beaten 23l on return from a break over hurdles at Roscommon last time (2m, good); others make more appeal.

20/1

Form: 4490-9

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimpse of ability in maidens but has been soundly beaten in two handicaps; down a further 3lb in the weights but still has to find a fair bit more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Glas Acres

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Frank John Hayes

Wexford fourth in May seems to have been a flash in the pan; struggled on next two outings; others preferred

20/1

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Glas Acres

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Frank John Hayes

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, soon prominent, led before 2nd, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 6th

20/1

11th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:05 Wexford

Glas Acres

11st 6lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Frank John Hayes

Maiden was beaten 8l over C&D two starts ago on soft but was since poor at Roscommon when didn't jump well; has to rebound.

20/1

4/1

Form: 8084-3

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form in his last two handicaps, finishing fourth at Limerick in testing ground and third at Kilbeggan on good; up 1lb and a repeat will see her bang there.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Bigira

10st 2lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Ran well at Kilbeggan in June but well below that level the last twice; beaten 29l on latest at Down Royal; dropped 2lb but remains 6lb above her sole success; may need more respite from the handicapper.

11/1

7th

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Bigira

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Mark Fahey

3m winner last summer at Wexford; back to form when second at Kilbeggan in June; has become inconsistent, tailed off at the same venue last time; hard to trust her.

17/2

Form: 0800-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; well beaten on all four starts in testing ground and has to find major improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

16

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 7y

15:10 Naas

Mywayorthehighway

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Best effort over hurdles when fifth at Roscommon last June; jumped poorly in a chase at Thurles last time; trainer probably has a better chance with Mayos Vendangeur.

20/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

8th

12

6th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 4y

14:00 Thurles

Mywayorthehighway

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and detached 3rd

14/1

Form: 97007-

Last run: 235 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred is yet to show winning potential over hurdles and has to find major improvement after an absence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Ardad Derek

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has shown little in ten starts; returned from an absence at the start of the month with a middling effort; unlikely to be involved.

33/1

15

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 200y

17:05 Limerick

Ardad Derek

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has shown little in ten starts; returned from an absence at the start of the month with a middling effort; unlikely to be involved.

33/1

13th

19

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Ardad Derek

10st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

prominent, not fluent 4th, lost position before 3 out

50/1

Form: 08740/

Last run: 573 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five time Flat winner has shown enough in his five hurdle starts to be winning a race of this quality; doubts raised by his long absence from this game and appreciates good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual-purpose performer who is not easy to predict but he returned to the Flat with an eyecatching third over C&D (hood reapplied) on recent stable debut; could be dangerous if he can back that up and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 800-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a Down Royal maiden hurdle on debut but way below that since and was tailed-off on handicap bow recently; cheekpieces need to work.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

16:30 Downpatrick

Renard De Noir

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford when fourth over C&D in June, beaten 7l from 5lb higher; beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now.

66/1

14

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Renard De Noir

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: James H Black

Best effort came when he was trained by Stuart Crawford at Downpatrick in June when fourth, beaten 7l off 90 over 2m6f; beaten out of sight first two starts for this yard; can only be watched for now.

33/1

Form: 95000-

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in two bumpers but well beaten in three maiden hurdles; still, worth a market check on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

19:10 Huntingdon

Jassur Des Brosses

10st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Michael Keady

0-13 under rules; ran well when fourth of 14 over hurdles in first-time blinkers (now removed) here (2m5f, good) last month (winner has gone in again since), but he comes up against some in-form rivals on chase debut; others preferred.

20/1

6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

19:10 Huntingdon

Jassur Des Brosses

10st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Michael Keady

0-13 under rules; ran well when fourth of 14 over hurdles in first-time blinkers (now removed) here (2m5f, good) last month (winner has gone in again since), but he comes up against some in-form rivals on chase debut; others preferred.

20/1

4th

14

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:54 Huntingdon

Jassur Des Brosses

10st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Returned from break with pretty good fourth here (2m3f, good to soft) in February, but was well beaten on both outings last month (3m1f/2m3f) and needs a big boost from the first-time blinkers.

16/1

Form: /PP0-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Little to show for four maiden hurdle runs and a C&D handicap outing; not easy to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

18:00 Wexford

Lacken Run

11st 2lb

J: Mr M Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

raced wide, prominent, challenging 4th, led 5th, headed 3 out, soon weakened

28/1

11th

11

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

14:50 Wexford

Lacken Run

11st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Little to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could do better handicapping.

33/1

11th

11

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

14:50 Wexford

Lacken Run

11st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Little to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could do better handicapping.

33/1

Form: 700P-

Last run: 243 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; pulled up when last seen on handicap debut at Gowran; the ground was testing then so might do better on this ground but needs to.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Boston Bobby

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Long-priced winner on yielding ground at Down Royal in December; may have needed Bellewstown run in April; fair effort at 33-1 at Sligo a month ago, not far behind third-placed Granlahan despite not getting the best of runs.

14/1

6th

10

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Boston Bobby

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Long-priced winner at Down Royal in December; may have needed Bellewstown run in April; trainer probably has a better chance with recent Tramore second Avandra.

10/1

12th

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Boston Bobby

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark at Down Royal in December over this trip; raised 6lb and absent since so needs to be at his best but still has to be respected.

6/1

Non-runners

Trishknowsbest, Divilabother, Spyfall, Hollow Spark, Staging Post

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Payout
Exacta €15.20
Straight Forecast €13.39
Tricast €86.05
Trifecta €87.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bigira

SPOTLIGHT:

Tingarran Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Toon Town

The Irish Sun:

Bigira