July 24 / 15.58 Wexford

15.58

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Discover Wexford Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Discover Wexford Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6FP4-0 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles and fences was heavily backed on debut for this yard in a Sligo handicap hurdle but ran poorly; cheekpieces tried back over fences; still of interest.
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13

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Best effort for this yard when second behind a well handicapped winner over hurdles at Clonmel in February; reverts to chasing now (won over fences for Emmet Mullins in the summer of 2024); others preferred.

40/1

9th

14

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Falcon Park

10st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had been struggling to find his best form since joining this yard before an encouraging second behind a well handicapped winner at Clonmel in February; failed to build on that in two subsequent starts.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: P-135P D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner at Tipperary in May ran well on first two chase starts but questions now after being pulled-up in a Tipperary handicap.
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6th

7

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Farrokh

11st 4lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.75l when fourth of 16 off this mark in a 0-100 at Fairyhouse on latest; this is harder so the new blinkers will need to eke out more if he is to get his head back in front.

100/30

4th

1

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Farrokh

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Record of 1-11 over hurdles but has been consistent enough in defeat lately, just denied off 3lb lower at Bellewstown last time; goes best on good ground and has a shout.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 4481-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner at Tramore and got off the mark over fences at that track in April; however, was well beaten at Tipperary since and has to bounce back; dropped 1lb.
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2

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 157y

16:43 Limerick

Prince Of Air

12st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Hurdles and three-time chase winner; best form at Tramore; was demoted from first in Killarney chase last summer; never sighted in first three starts for this yard; blinkers go on now.

16/1

11th

11

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Prince Of Air

11st 2lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

One hurdle and two chase wins at this venue; was demoted from first in a Killarney chase last autumn; has a chance if back to form after two poor chase efforts for this new yard.

9/2

6th

9

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Prince Of Air

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: David O’Sullivan

Likes a sharp 2m and good ground; first past the post against useful rival at Killarney in October and better for recent comeback; 2lb wrong and ground may not be dry enough.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 29926- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner was just denied off a 3lb higher mark at Killarney last autumn before a lesser run there; needs best on return for a new yard.
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2

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Jack Holiday

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran 4-time chase winner; ran with credit over timber at Sligo in July but lacklustre efforts twice, including back over fences last month; still above highest winning mark and easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Jack Holiday

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

One of his four chase wins came over C&D; mixed form over hurdles and fences this season but has a shout if back to his best.

9/1

11

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Jack Holiday

10st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: D M Christie

Veteran six-time winner; Veteran is rated 10lb lower than over fences; second at Sligo last time gives him a slight edge over Pahlavi; this looks like a stronger race.

14/1

Form: 8-6735 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debut maiden hurdle winner in 2021 but no win since; not bad runs lately over fences and hurdles (twice here) off this mark but has to find more.
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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: /P-4P9

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been poor on last two starts at big prices and has to do much better to get off the mark.
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18th

12

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Brown Monday

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Still a maiden after 15 career starts and well beaten over hurdles at Wexford latest.

28/1

6th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:58 Wexford

Brown Monday

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has been poor on last two starts at big prices and has to do much better to get off the mark.

20/1

9th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

15:03 Tipperary

Brown Monday

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 0-13 under rules; finished 16l fourth when 33-1 for a Limerick handicap chase on latest Irish start; pulled up at Southwell on latest; not one of the more obvious contenders.

20/1

Form: 5-PU67 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at this track has been in poor form over fences lately; isn't easy to fancy despite a dropping mark.
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4

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:35 Clonmel

Ricky Langford

11st 10lb

J: Tony Ellis

T: P J Rothwell

Seven-time winner between hurdles and fences; only beaten approx' 3l on last hurdles start at Thurles back in March and a repeat of that will see him competitive.

8/1

Form: 79P0-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden on Flat and over hurdles; poor last twice and not easy to fancy now.
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13th

13

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carslake

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

34-race maiden and modest performer under all codes; first start for yard and 5lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 80P4-9

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles but has shown some ability; was well beaten on comeback at Punchestown and makes chasing debut; others preferred.
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1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:05 Limerick

Hees Dynamite

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Has been running over fences, exploiting an initially favourable mark (84); handed an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded after a mistake at the last at Listowel; won again at Galway, scoring by 5l to earn promotion to 104; sound prospects now off just 5lb higher than winning 2m5f event here 12 months ago.

5/1

1st

15

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:00 Galway

Hees Dynamite

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Hit by an 11lb rise for Killarney win in August, when he beat subsequent Listowel winner Pride Of Place; faded into after a mistake at the last at Listowel, not beaten far in fifth, so should not be ruled out.

8/1

Form: /02217 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form over hurdles, winning at Downpatrick but below form there off this mark since; previously runner-up at this track; of some interest on chasing debut.
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11th

13

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Rightfolksplease

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last June and placed over fences at Sligo (2m1f, good) and Naas (2m, yielding) later last year; in touch when falling in recent Down Royal chase; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play.

9/1

11th

13

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Rightfolksplease

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last June and placed over fences at Sligo (2m1f, good) and Naas (2m, yielding) later last year; in touch when falling in recent Down Royal chase; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play.

9/1

3

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

15:15 Down Royal

Rightfolksplease

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

held up in rear, headway 5th, in touch with leaders and 3 lengths down when fell 3 out (usual 5 out)

5/1

Form: 2751-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won in fine style over fences at Ballinrobe last autumn; was well beaten on return at Tipperary and has to bounce back in a major way.
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11

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

17:35 Clonmel

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ronald O’Leary

Bagged his two chase wins in 2023 at around 2m1f at Limerick and Ballinrobe, with his latest win coming off 12lb higher; out of form this year and change of stable didn't help much when tailed off at Ballinrobe latest.

20/1

5th

15

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ronald O’Leary

Lost his way since a course success in 2023 and pulled up a long way out latest; new yard and now tried with hood.

100/1

15

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

The Eye Of Tulla

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Dual chase winner in 2023 but shown nothing in the last 12 months; now tried with tongue-tie.

50/1

Form: 000F-5

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed a few times over hurdles and fences; has to improve from her Clonmel return.
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12

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:58 Wexford

Cracklinrose

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Maiden has been placed a few times over hurdles and fences; has to improve from her Clonmel return.

14/1

5th

10

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 85y

17:50 Clonmel

Cracklinrose

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John Patrick Ryan

Placed a couple of times over hurdles; third to Golden Sandbanks on chase debut in Tramore handicap in 2022 but has hit the deck in her other two runs over fences; not a great record fresh.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €21.10
Straight Forecast €46.25
Tricast €358.02
Trifecta €52.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ricky Langford

SPOTLIGHT:

Rightfolksplease

The Irish Sun:

Just Jacob

POSTDATA:

Ricky Langford