August 05 / 18.25 Wexford

18.25

Good

O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 10 runners
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O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey Beginners Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8U-F25 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent hurdler (rated 130) at his best and recovered from an early fall on his chase debut at Kilbeggan to finish second in a Tipperary beginners' contest; didn't count but similar level of form in much stronger Galway contest last week; jumping still needs to improve but this looks a lesser race.
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4th

3

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Act Of God

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Harris

T: David Kenneth Budds

Old boy had a good career across the codes for the late Edward O'Grady; point-to-pointing lately and just here for the day out.

150/1

10th

3

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:40 Bellewstown

Act Of God

11st 8lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

in touch with leaders

25/1

0

19

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Act Of God

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: E J O’Grady

Six-time winner, most recently over fences at Wexford a year ago; won off a similar mark two years ago but soundly beaten in a pair of Flat handicaps of late; others preferred.

33/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 252-35

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner on much softer ground and 123-rated maiden chaser with placings on much better ground in the spring (including over C&D); blinkers now replace cheekpieces and should be thereabouts on best form.
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5th

2

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:02 Dundalk (AW)

Railway Hurricane

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual winner over both hurdles and fences albeit some time ago; returned from 277-day absence for current yard in October, well held on the Flat and twice over hurdles; belated AW debut and only second career Flat start.

13/2

11th

13

(15)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Railway Hurricane

11st 4lb

J: Miss C Flynn

T: Paul W Flynn

Useful four-time jumps winner; has never run on the Flat and lacks a recent outing; has moved from Gavin Cromwell to Paul Flynn.

50/1

4th

5

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

Railway Hurricane

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has modest 2-36 strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent and has been as good as ever this season; not beaten far when seventh in competitive Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, good to yielding) just after Christmas and should be fine over today's longer trip; ought to be on the premises.

15/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43-224 C BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare who often front-runs; recent Flat form below her best but fair level of form (rated 114) over fences (including over C&D); first run for new yard and not one to rule out if she got a soft lead; first-time tongue tie.
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6th

5

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss.

10/1

6th

5

4th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:30 Wexford

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss.

10/1

5

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Effernock Fizz

10st 8lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Admirable front-runner but recent form far from encouraging, 3m beyond her last time; return to 2m to suit but hard to see her lasting it out.

25/1

Form: 4-1063 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won her maiden hurdle here (2m4f, good) in May; opening two runs over fences just fair but this longer trip should suit.
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6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though.

14/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.

25/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: P-3190 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 125 over hurdles, winning on good ground at Punchestown in May; well held in valuable Galway handicap last week and now turns attention to chasing.
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5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

12th

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Francois

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.

20/1

Form: 9407-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited enough (98-rated) maiden hurdler finished distant fourth on recent chasing debut; probably best watched for now.
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0

5

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

3m 0f 219y

12:15 Thurles

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; fair fourth on handicap chase debut at Listowel in September; not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney in October; took full advantage of return to beginners' company when winning easily at Tramore; should remain competitive despite 6lb rise.

4/1

1st

16

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Leish Oscars Son

11st 12lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; not disgraced in handicap chases this term, though not at his best when an unplaced favourite over 2m7f at Killarney; reserve.

Form: 05

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 7yo upwards maiden point' in May but beaten a long way on recent Limerick chasing debut so can only be watched for now.
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7th

10

5th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:25 Wexford

Woodfield Symphony

11st 5lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Rosemary Connors

in rear throughout, pushed along after 4th, never dangerous, tailed off

33/1

Form: 60/

Last run: 463 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers last year and in a point-to-point in the spring; chasing debut here and best watched.
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2

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Go Boy

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Ex-Irish 8yo who is lightly raced; his Irish hurdles win was at 2m3f on heavy; chase win at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in December on stable debut and ran respectably here (2m1f, soft) next time, but his step back up to 2m4f at Carlisle on latest start was disappointing.

9/2

2

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Go Boy

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear but in touch with leaders, jumped right throughout, hit 10th, soon dropped to rear and struggling, pulled up before 2 out

9/2

3rd

1

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

15:40 Carlisle

Go Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear

9/4

Form: 315-3F

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 102 over hurdles and promise both attempts chasing, latest when close second when a faller two from home at Tramore; this looks a stronger beginners' chase though.
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13th

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Winding River

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.

11/1

13th

10

28th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

12:50 Leopardstown

Winding River

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at Clonmel in October and bounce back from a lesser effort when runner-up over fences at Thurles last month; now 9lb lower in this sphere and should go well.

11/1

2nd

3

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 2f 63y

12:30 Thurles

Winding River

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has tended to show his best form at Downpatrick (two wins and four places from seven starts); broadened his horizons with Clonmel win; finished 6l behind Sea Road Fill in a stronger race than this at Naas 19 days ago.

13/2

Form: 3P0-45

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful 123-rated hurdler shaped okay on chasing debut at Ballinrobe in May but let down by jumping at Kilbeggan subsequently; back from a break and clearly needs to jump better.
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6th

3

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Eoin Griffin

Latest win at Bellewstown in July 2023 when landing lucrative handicap hurdle; barely beaten a rival in five starts since and continues to slide in the weights; not an obvious contender and needs revival.

33/1

13th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

led, faced challenge halfway, headed after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €11.60
Straight Forecast €11.51
Trifecta €37.90

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Act Of God

The Irish Sun:

Winding River

SPOTLIGHT:

Railway Hurricane

TOPSPEED:

Effernock Fizz

POSTDATA:

Act Of God