October 30 / 14.35 Wexford

14.35

Soft

Wexford Racing Club Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5453.78
  • 2m 4f 150y
  • 17 runners
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Wexford Racing Club Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

66/1 (Won)

  • Win: £123.10
  • Place: £8.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; closely related to 2m5f hurdle winner Bennystiara; dam useful 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Glibin out of 1m/1m2f winning half-sister to bumper/smart 2m-2m3f jump winner Court Minstrel; well-bred newcomer by Yeats but looks best watched this time.
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3rd

13

9th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 109y

15:40 Naas

Ms Agartha Yeats

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: F G Hand

Winning start for this yard in a mares' hurdle at Wexford in October but tailed off twice since, including here latest; questions to answer and probably on a stiff enough mark regradless.

33/1

17th

11

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Ms Agartha Yeats

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: F G Hand

Won a maiden hurdle on debut in October 2022 at Wexford (20.5f, heavy) and added a mares' hurdle over the same C&D on first start for this yard in October; struggled on latest in a hot handicap at Leopardstown when behind a few of these; others appeal more.

28/1

16th

23

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Ms Agartha Yeats

10st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: F G Hand

towards rear throughout, reminders after 3 out

22/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was found to be blowing hard after a disappointing bumper debut at Listowel last month; hurdles bow here and can be expected to do a bit better.
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3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Abbeydale

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland back in March 2023; hasn't seen much action in the meantime and latest fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in this new headgear combination was a step back in the right direction; possible.

11/2

6th

4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

15:20 Leicester

Abbeydale

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won over hurdles in Ireland; has been keeping fair company in his four runs for current yard but hasn't got going; could still come good again.

14/1

5th

3

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Warwick

Abbeydale

11st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hurdle winner in Ireland; yet to show progress for new yard, latterly switched to fences (fell then well-held second); doesn't look obviously well treated back at handicap level.

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; placed in two point-to-points; probably best watched this time.
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5

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Cork

Japers Jack

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Placed many times over hurdles and was a fine 3rd on chasing debut at Galway (2m2f) after a break; this longer trip will suit better and should go close.

9/2

3rd

3

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 110y

16:10 Galway

Japers Jack

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Usually thereabouts in maiden hurdles, posting an RPR of 125 when second at Cork on his penultimate run (3m, yielding to soft); this trip looks on the tight side for chase debut but his ability is respected.

11/2

Form: 24-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Punchestown bumper on debut in February; probably ran better than his finishing position on his hurdles debut at Roscommon; softer ground here likely to suit better.
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0

6

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Aide De Camp

11st 9lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Robert Widger

midfield, dropped to rear 3rd, raced in last after 5th, no chance when brought down last (usual 2 out)

22/1

11th

11

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

20:00 Tramore

Aide De Camp

11st 4lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Robert Widger

Had some okay runs in defeat for Denis Hogan and fair fourth at Downpatrick on yard bow in April; not as good since including when attracting market support at Wexford on Wednesday.

20/1

8th

5

31st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Wexford

Aide De Camp

11st 11lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Robert Widger

Bits and pieces of form, invariably staying on from off the pace under claiming rider; again left with too much to do at Tipperary on latest; may yet do better, especially if ridden in closer touch.

16/1

Form: 4-2

Last run: 178 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a Cork point-to-point bumper at Easter and stepped up on that when second in a similar contest at Tipperary in May; not that easy to assess but has been found a reasonable debut opportunity and should go well.
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7

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

On The Tide

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Seamus Neville

Off the mark chasing in 2m4f Wexford handicap in April (yielding), always behind on last month's seasonal return at Listowel; completely tailed off at Downpatrick; up against it.

25/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

On The Tide

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Seamus Neville

Off the mark chasing in 2m4f Wexford handicap in April (yielding), always behind on last month's seasonal return at Listowel; completely tailed off at Downpatrick; up against it.

25/1

1

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:37 Downpatrick

On The Tide

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Seamus Neville

Off the mark chasing in 2m4f Wexford handicap in April (yielding), always behind on last month's seasonal return at Listowel; expected to come on for that.

12/1

Form: 47

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of ability in a couple of maiden hurdles over contrasting trips at Ballinrobe and Listowel; needs this for a handicap mark.
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11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound.

14/1

11

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 66y

14:00 Thurles

Nephin Beg

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner in 2022; was second over fences at Leopardstown in March but was pulled-up over hurdles on return and has to rebound.

14/1

Form: 5-2344

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Placed four times from ten starts over hurdles and has the rating to be competitive, albeit doesn't seem progressive; might prefer better ground but looks to have a good chance here despite the winner's penalty.
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4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 48-

Last run: 297 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second in a couple of middle-distance maidens on the level for Joseph O'Brien and good fourth on hurdling bow at Limerick's Christmas meeting; tailed off at Clonmel next time and returns from a long layoff for new yard.
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9th

10

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 181y

15:05 Clonmel

Happywifehappylife

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Has run well in several maiden and novice hurdles, including on soft; was poor on the Flat when last seen but is considered on handicap bow in this sphere.

9/1

15th

2

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19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 30y

20:20 Killarney

Happywifehappylife

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Knocking on the door over hurdles since joining current trainer, chasing home a clear winner at Perth this month; second on two of three turf flat outings for Joseph O'Brien in 2021, including here; won't mind rain.

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay after a debut at Roscommon where everything did not go right; tongue-tie tried and the step up in trip likely to suit; could go well.
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12

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Sheephaven Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr E Mahon

T: Emmet Mullins

never better than midfield, pulled up 5 out

100/1

12

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Sheephaven Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Mr E Mahon

T: Emmet Mullins

never better than midfield, pulled up 5 out

100/1

3rd

10

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Sheephaven Flyer

12st 0lb

J: Stoqn Germanov

T: Emmet Mullins

Point winner is rated only 89 over hurdles so has plenty to find.

33/1

10/1

Form: 46-3

Last run: 138 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran to a similar level in a trio of bumpers on contrasting ground earlier this year; needs to step up to be a factor here on his hurdles debut but an interesting runner.
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8th

14

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Cork

Jaariam

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Showed some ability in bumpers last year but hasn't built upon that over hurdles; a decent effort on yard debut at Galway but was tailed-off at Gowran since.

22/1

11th

8

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

15:25 Gowran Park

Jaariam

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Hasn't built on the promise he showed in bumpers in early 2022; no improvement in handicaps but it was a step back in the right direction at Galway 19 days ago when beaten 8l on his yard debut; might have finished closer without a mistake at the last and entitled to come on for that first run of the campaign; could go well.

7/1

6th

9

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 55y

17:05 Galway

Jaariam

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Third in a bumper last year but hasn't matched that over hurdles; needs to leave that far behind on stable debut after a break.

28/1

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 138 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Not beaten that far in a Roscommon bumper in June; much more needed here on his stable debut.
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11th

9

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 150y

14:35 Wexford

Sumalee

10st 13lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eoin Doyle

in rear, mistake 1st, headway on outer and in touch with leaders 2nd, lost position 10th, behind from 3 out, tailed off

50/1

Form: 967

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Modest bumper and maiden hurdle form; others appeal far more.
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14

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Realta Geal

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis J Flood

Pulled-up up on handicap debut last time back after a long absence and not easy to fancy.

50/1

14

8th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:45 Roscommon

Realta Geal

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis J Flood

Modest form when last seen and can only be watched returning from a huge absence.

50/1

12th

14

30th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 4f 150y

14:35 Wexford

Realta Geal

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Francis J Flood

in rear throughout, mistake 6th, tailed off

33/1

Form: 00

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper and a maiden hurdle; makes no appeal.
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8

8th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 43y

12:35 Clonmel

Suture Self

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Kieran Purcell

took keen hold, prominent

50/1

16

1st Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 199y

14:02 Thurles

Suture Self

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Kieran Purcell

First reserve; soundly beaten in a bumper and in two maiden hurdle outings; tried blinkered but of no appeal.

16

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 0y

12:15 Limerick

Suture Self

11st 12lb

J: Cathal Landers

T: Kieran Purcell

Soundly beaten in a bumper and in two maiden hurdle outings; no appeal, second reserve.

Form: P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed little on his debut at Gowran and easily passed over here.
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11

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Slaney Bank

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Best effort (fourth in a Kilbeggan handicap) came with give underfoot and he was pulled up after a lengthy break on good to yielding at Kilbeggan.

20/1

9

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Slaney Bank

11st 4lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Mark Fahey

Best effort came when fourth over C&D a year ago on softish ground; long absent and would appreciate rain.

12/1

Form: 06

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly on his hurdles debut at Tramore a couple of weeks ago; much more needed here but could be going the right way.
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7th

9

27th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 1f 90y

16:45 Sligo

Gigantamax Eevee

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Matthew J Smith

Was running a fine race when falling at Listowel over 3m off this mark last time; still needs more to win but could get involved.

11/1

0

17

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Gigantamax Eevee

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

in touch with leaders, prominent when ridden after 3 out, pressed leaders when fell 2 out

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 14th foal; closely related to Qatar 1m winner Crystal Highness, half-brother to three winners inc High Rock (6f-7.4f inc AW/Gr 3; RPR 111) & Deauville Crystal (1m 2yo; 84/2m-2m7f jump); dam once-raced half-sister to smart chaser Jack The Giant; related to plenty of winners but likely to improve for the run.
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15th

5

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Whatsitabout

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

Best effort a 17l fifth of 23 in a Cork in November 2022; pulled up on only start last year; suffered the same fate at this venue in May; tongue-tie on now

20/1

13

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Whatsitabout

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Is 0-4 over hurdles; best effort a 17l fifth of 23 in a Cork maiden (2m, heavy) but that was in November 2022; pulled up when last seen in July; best watched on handicap debut.

16/1

13

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Whatsitabout

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Is 0-4 over hurdles; best effort a 17l fifth of 23 in a Cork maiden (2m, heavy) but that was in November 2022; pulled up when last seen in July; best watched on handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 7007U

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third reserve; ordinary bumper and hurdles form; others preferred.
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0

13

9th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 80y

12:30 Clonmel

Open The Gate

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, reminders after 7th

66/1

Non-runners

Gigantamax Eevee, Whatsitabout, Open The Gate

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Payout
Exacta €0.00
Straight Forecast €782.34
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

On The Tide

POSTDATA:

Happywifehappylife

SPOTLIGHT:

Vocito