May 31 / 19.00 Wexford

19.00

Good

Wexford Racecourse Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 9 runners
RTV
View Course
Wexford Racecourse Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: /3088-

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point and bumper winner; made a promising hurdles debut in a 2m4f Navan maiden last November; has failed to reproduce that form in three subsequent outings, leaving him with questions to answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:30 Naas

Hartur Darc

10st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps in December and pulled up after never counting in valuable 3m Leopardstown handicap hurdle early this month; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

21

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Hartur Darc

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Better chaser albeit well below best twice in valuable handicaps last month; 3lb wrong and not an obvious contender.

40/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 14233- BF

Last run: 256 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Limerick bumper winner 12 months ago; made a solid start to hurdling when just denied in 2m maiden at this venue last August; not as good over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and was a disappointing odds-on favourite when third over 2m at Navan in September; has left Willie Mullins to join Liz Doyle.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

11th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

High City Roller

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper winner when trained by Willie Mullins; went close in a few maiden hurdles but only a remote fourth at Clonmel last week; first-time cheekpieces added to tongue-tie on his chasing debut; betting will guide.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

14:45 Clonmel

High City Roller

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

Bumper winner has gone close a couple of times in maidens but well held in two starts this year; drying ground would help.

13/2

3rd

3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

High City Roller

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Liz Doyle

in touch with leaders

5/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 800/8-

Last run: 361 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maiden hurdles for his previous trainer; fourth of five finishers in a maiden point last October; first-time cheekpieces will need to make a difference on stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:03 Wexford

Bob The Builder

11st 6lb

J: Mr H D Dunne

T: R P Rath

Point-to-point winner has struggled over fences and hurdles in 2025, slightly more encouraging run here earlier in the month (2m5f); drops in trip.

12/1

5

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Bob The Builder

11st 7lb

J: Mr H D Dunne

T: R P Rath

Point-to-point winner has struggled over fences and hurdles in 2025; beaten 79l on latest over 3m at ths venue; down another 4lb and drops in trip but hard to fancy.

28/1

9th

2

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Bob The Builder

11st 12lb

J: Mr H D Dunne

T: R P Rath

Promise in 2m4f maiden here over two years ago but hasn't built on that, returning from spell in point-to-points this term and well held over both hurdles and fences; still looks badly handicapped.

25/1

Form: 2440-U

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Ran some good races in defeat in bumpers, notably when second to subsequent Grade 1 novice hurdle winner Good Land at this venue last October; best maiden hurdle run when second over 2m at Navan the season before last; unseated at fourth at Downpatrick early this month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Attaboyarchie

10st 9lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

0-28 under rules and 0-8 in chases but has run well in defeat on occasion in this sphere; decent fourth at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March; 8l second at Down Royal (3m2f, good) in April; modest fifth at Perth latest; needs to find more to get his head in front.

12/1

5th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Attaboyarchie

12st 0lb

J: Miss E J Sweeney

T: Karl Thornton

27-race maiden; last two efforts were respectable, including when runner-up at Down Royal (3m2f, good; beaten 8l) over a month ago; others make more appeal for win purposes.

13/2

100/30

Form: 3324-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat for Richard Fahey in 2020; 0-12 over hurdles, placed five times; should be capable of maiden success judged on his run behind the top-class Marine Nationale at Punchestown last October; has become frustrating and unreliable but unwise to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

17

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Viceregent

9st 4lb

T: H D McGuigan

First reserve; two-time soft ground winner but on a long losing run; not the worst effort at Bellewstown latest and he's on a dangerous mark; could go well if getting a run.

6th

7

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Viceregent

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Struggled for form since leaving Charles Byrnes in 2023 and no signs of a revival at Down Royal last month; return to slower ground may help and on a career-low mark but he's hard to recommend.

25/1

Form: 500/5

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has run only three times since a promising bumper debut at Punchestown in 2021; shaped quite well after a lengthy absence when fifth at Clonmel recently; needs more
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 100y

14:50 Tramore

Gino Drummer Boy

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th

9/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 100y

14:50 Tramore

Gino Drummer Boy

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

didn't always jump with fluency, towards rear, raced in last and detached when pushed along after 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 10th

9/1

4

11th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:05 Downpatrick

Gino Drummer Boy

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden has been a regular participant in claimers over hurdles this year, placing twice; fair run in a Perth handicap last month but modest run at Clonmel last week; needs to find more on his chasing debut.

10/1

Form: 5833-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on all three starts since joining this stable, twice finishing taking at Clonmel and a creditable second behind the very experienced Banntown Girl at Ballinrobe last time, 10l of the third; should be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Conyers Hill

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed.

8/1

2nd

8

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well.

13/2

5th

16

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest.

20/1

Form: 3OP7-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of her seven bumper outings; looked set to make a winning debut over hurdles when running out at Limerick last November; ran in a strong bumper at the Punchestown festival; third in a mares' maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time, this is more competitive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

15:09 Clonmel

Phils Choice

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner but has been well beaten over hurdles/fences of late and isn't easy to fancy until showing more spark; first-time blinkers might help.

20/1

7th

5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 35y

13:03 Punchestown

Phils Choice

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner has been well beaten in that sphere and fences last three starts and isn't easy to fancy until showing more spark.

28/1

Form: 2485-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
in a maiden hurdle on heavy ground at Clonmel in January; faces a tough task against several higher-rated geldings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:15 Wexford

Apples In Winter

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Liam Casey

0-14 under Rules and out of form when last seen in April at Naas; dropped another 2lb for that but lacks a run and may need softer ground.

28/1

12th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Apples In Winter

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

0-13 over hurdles, placed twice; encouragement from Punchestown run in February when far from disgraced under this rider but has plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.

33/1

12th

16

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

16:55 Naas

Apples In Winter

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Liam Casey

0-13 over hurdles, placed twice; encouragement from Punchestown run in February when far from disgraced under this rider but has plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.

33/1

Non-runners

Apples In Winter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €58.70
Straight Forecast €43.81
Trifecta €851.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hartur D'arc

POSTDATA:

Viceregent

SPOTLIGHT:

Conyers Hill

TOPSPEED:

Hartur D'arc

The Irish Sun:

Viceregent