July 07 / 17.05 Wexford

17.05

Good

Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 4f 150y
  • 17 runners
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Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 59-023 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Lots of experience and placed in claiming/handicap company at Punchestown last twice; bit of a surprise if he's good enough to win.
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14th

20

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

2m 6f 111y

20:20 Galway

Fancy A Cosmo

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

midfield, mistake 3rd

10/1

1st

3

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Fancy A Cosmo

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

prominent, nudged along after 3 out, quickened to lead before 2 out, soon clear, ridden out and went further clear run-in

12/1

3rd

6

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

16:00 Punchestown

Fancy A Cosmo

11st 2lb

J: Miss E Cody

T: R P Cody

pressed leader

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 353-22 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point winner was runner-up in both bumpers; steadily progressive over hurdles and steps back up in trip after narrow defeat over 2m at Listowel; his experience will be an asset and leading contender.
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4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:52 Worcester

Suttons Hill

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Barry Brennan

Record of 1-14 in Irish points; 0-9 over hurdles (was placed); made a quiet stable debut in that discipline and he was pulled up in a hunter chase on one previous run over fences.

20/1

5th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

17:20 Uttoxeter

Suttons Hill

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Barry Brennan

0-8 over hurdles (last seen in this sphere in 2024) in Ireland and 1-14 in points; has changed hands and left Thomas Britten; chance rests on form in 2023.

40/1

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 50y

16:30 Down Royal

Suttons Hill

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Richard John O’Brien

Record of 1-8 in points and was a close runner-up last time in a winners' race; maiden over hurdles is rated 106 in that sphere; will need to find improvement to score.

10/1

100/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form: 55P0-9

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
87-rated mare has been regressive of late and can't be fancied.
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9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Coco Lightning

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Long-standing maiden; placed on stable debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January but not as good since; only modest handicap chase form for previous handler and making first chase start for Cian Collins.

7/1

9

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Coco Lightning

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Long-standing maiden; placed on stable debut over hurdles at Fairyhouse in January but not as good since; only modest handicap chase form for previous handler and making first chase start for Cian Collins.

7/1

5th

12

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Coco Lightning

11st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited maiden but penultimate Fairyhouse third (2m4f, soft) on yard debut gives her claims although lifeless Catterick run since (favourite) is worrying.

10/1

Form: 3656-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Placed twice from 11 starts over hurdles but miles behind Chrisco at Sligo last month; better than that but hard to fancy.
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10

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Sixhandsinmypocket

11st 11lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Conor O’Dwyer

0-21 under rules, placed six times; second on the first of two starts in points; booking of multiple champion point-to-point rider is the main positive.

20/1

10

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

15:40 Punchestown

Sixhandsinmypocket

11st 11lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Conor O’Dwyer

0-21 under rules, placed six times; second on the first of two starts in points; booking of multiple champion point-to-point rider is the main positive.

20/1

0

4

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 50y

13:50 Fairyhouse

Sixhandsinmypocket

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

led, headed and prominent 2nd, lost position 8th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up home turn

14/1

25/1

Form: 54

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No great shakes in points but creditable efforts in 2m3f maiden hurdles first two starts under rules; one to note in handicaps when getting a mark after this.
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2

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Sarah Beara

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; encouraging run at Punchestown on return from an absence before never-nearer fifth of 16 at Limerick (3m, soft to heavy); the fourth boosted the form; in the mix.

6/1

1

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

Sarah Beara

12st 0lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: S Curling

Runner-up after a break at Roscommon in September (3m, soft) and then seventh of 23 at Navan (2m6f); failed to fire back there 20 days ago but in a valuable handicap; this is nothing like so demanding and she'll be keeping on with stamina guaranteed.

13/2

1

27th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:36 Limerick

Sarah Beara

12st 0lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: S Curling

Runner-up after a break at Roscommon in September (3m, soft) and then seventh of 23 at Navan (2m6f); failed to fire back there 20 days ago but in a valuable handicap; this is nothing like so demanding and she'll be keeping on with stamina guaranteed.

13/2

Form: 2228-2

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times in bumpers and nearest at the finish when again finding one too good on hurdles debut at Limerick; plenty of stamina in his pedigree and may be suited by this step up in trip.
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2nd

12

18th Oct 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:00 Limerick

Littlefoot

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in May; held when unseating in the Galway Blazers; not for the first time, disappointing off his lower hurdles mark on latest.

25/1

9th

2

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Littlefoot

11st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: M A Molloy

Won a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in May and is rated 9lb higher in that sphere; pulled up back over hurdles on penultimate and was beaten when unseating in the Blazers at Galway on latest; cheekpieces (worn for two of his three wins) return.

16/1

4

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Littlefoot

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M A Molloy

Won two of first three starts over fences, a beginners' at Downpatrick (19.5f, yld-sft) and a Kilbeggan handicap chase (20.5f, good) off 6lb lower; tame effort when pulled up over hurdles on latest and needs to rebound in first-time visor.

20/1

Form: 40-23 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Mild promise during the winter and placed twice this term, although odds-on defeat at Kilbeggan latest exposed a few limitations; tongue-tie.
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6th

1

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

15:55 Leopardstown

Chiefs Kingdom

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Placed four times over hurdles but had been out of form (largely over fences) until a close third at 66-1 over 2m here on St Stephen's Day (yielding) on handicap hurdle debut; up 3lb for that but chance if he can back it up; slight question mark on this ground.

5/1

4

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:42 Wexford

Chiefs Kingdom

11st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Placed four times over hurdles; chase form is unconvincing; new headgear combination following an unplaced maiden hurdle run at this venue.

16/1

Form: 33-3 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten at odds-on in both bumper starts and same story on last month's hurdling debut at Sligo; steps up in trip and hood fitted and no surprise if he's capable of better although backers are surely getting a bit wary at this stage.
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5th

6

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:15 Tramore

Chrisco

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Short-price favourite when coming unstuck in a pair of bumpers and a maiden hurdle on first three starts, but ran well in defeat, not the case when poor in two starts hurdling in the interim; switches to chasing with a fair few questions to answer, but must show a fair bit at home and far too early to overlook.

11/2

9th

3

14th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Cork

Chrisco

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Alarmingly weak in market at Wexford lately and ran accordingly; hard to fancy despite respectable runs previously (always odds-on); at least he drops in trip but consistently weak finisher.

7/1

8th

2

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Chrisco

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield

3/1

Form: 42

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual winning pointer last year; 5l off Littlefoot when fourth on hurdling debut at Limerick; again prominent throughout when caught late at Down Royal (2m1f); longer trip may suit but was keen last time.
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9th

7

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Master Splinter

11st 12lb

J: Mr B Dunleavy

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

took keen hold, prominent, led 2nd, faced challenge 4 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last

10/1

14

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:28 Wexford

Master Splinter

12st 0lb

J: Mr B Dunleavy

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Second reserve; creditable fourth in a maiden hurdle at Limerick last month and big run when only beaten a neck at Down Royal earlier this month; live player if he gets a run.

2nd

11

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 180y

18:00 Down Royal

Master Splinter

11st 4lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Won two point-to-points last year and encouraging recent hurdles debut at Limerick, forcing much of pace when decent fourth to My Gaffer (good-to-yielding); a reproduction of that run would see him close here.

9/2

Form: /4P-57

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Placed in two bumpers for John Kiely, including when runner-up to smart type on debut; respectable runs in mares' maiden hurdles for this yard and probably one for handicaps after this; tongue-tie.
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10th

13

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Glory Liss

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, pressed leader 4 out

20/1

7th

6

26th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:45 Limerick

Glory Liss

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

Showed ability in bumpers for John Kiely and did some late work on her stable debut in a Cork maiden hurdle earlier this month; should improve for that although one or two look more likely.

16/1

5th

6

6th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

14:23 Cork

Glory Liss

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

in touch with leaders, brief headway 2 out, kept on from last, not reach leaders

16/1

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Point winner was remote third on hurdling debut over 2m here last month; longer trip should help but this looks a better race.
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8th

13

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

U Asking Me

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Eoin Doyle

Sole win came in 2m4f Clonmel handicap hurdle in 2024; recent chase form far from encouraging.

33/1

66/1

Form: 90-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten miles all three hurdles starts; big outsider.
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0

17

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:47 Kilbeggan

Iguis

11st 6lb

T: Paul Traynor

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders before 2nd, prominent before 4th, not fluent 5th, not fluent 6th

12th

4

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Iguis

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Paul Traynor

didn't jump well, in rear, mistake 1st, reminder after 6th

66/1

10th

4

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 80y

18:30 Down Royal

Iguis

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Paul Traynor

Couple of modest maiden hurdle runs last autumn and pulled up more recently in point-to-point; easily passed over.

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 50s, well beaten in Punchestown bumper last month.
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19th

4

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:45 Cork

Dont Tell Tiny

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Denis W Cullen

Weak form in point-to-points during the autumn campaign; unlikely to make an impact.

100/1

13th

15

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Dont Tell Tiny

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Denis W Cullen

towards rear of midfield, overjumped 5th

9th

2

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 50y

18:00 Punchestown

Dont Tell Tiny

12st 0lb

J: Mr T P Harney

T: Denis W Cullen

Jet Away gelding; dam point winner out of Listed-placed Italian 1m2f-1m3f winner; unlikely to be involved on debut.

50/1

Form: 7UP-9P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has only completed once in four starts over hurdles, that when well beaten at Tramore; will need to pick up more experience.
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14

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:50 Downpatrick

Lucky Two

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Unplaced in 11 starts; distant sixth last time was one of his better recent efforts but best watched in a race with this much depth.

16/1

6th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Lucky Two

10st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Well beaten in three handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.

20/1

6th

16

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Lucky Two

10st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Well beaten in three handicaps lately and has to find major improvement.

20/1

Form: 30-24 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brother to Presenting Percy was promising third in Naas maiden on debut and runner-up in Downpatrick bumper penultimate start; odds-on when fourth in Down Royal maiden last month (Master Splinter second) but allowances have to be made for his jockey having to ride without irons in the straight; step up in trip should suit.
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12th

4

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Valsorpresa

11st 5lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Richard James Daniels

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner two years ago; coming down the handicap but well beaten in a pair of handicap hurdles at Ballinrobe; others preferred.

25/1

6th

5

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:39 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; Galway fifth (2m, good to yielding) last October was best effort since joining this yard; should be better for his run at this track in May.

10/1

6th

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; no joy since but latest Galway fifth (2m, gd-yld) in October his best since joining this yard; dropped 3lb and sports a tongue-tie for return; could run into a place if fit.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-770

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; point winner was fair seventh on hurdling debut over this trip; not as effective over 2m last time.
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3rd

1

9th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

18:37 Warwick

Blue In The West

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Ben Lund

Scored at the 25th attempt at Exeter (2m5f, good) last month and ran well off 6lb higher when runner-up back there under identical conditions ten days later; this hold-up performer could go well again but his overall record makes him a risky proposition for win purposes.

2/1

2nd

6

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Blue In The West

10st 7lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Ben Lund

Confirmed earlier promise here when getting off the mark in handicap over C&D ten days ago; up 6lb but had something to spare there so merits serious consideration.

15/8

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; pulled up in both points during the winter; rules debut.
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11th

9

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

Johns Wood

11st 12lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

Pulled-up in two point-to-points late last year and didn't count on hurdles debut at Killarney last month.

66/1

10th

6

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Killarney

Johns Wood

11st 4lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: T J Nagle Jr

First foal out of an unraced half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winner The Sneezer; pulled-up in two point-to-points outings late last year; unlikely to feature.

66/1

17

7th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 150y

17:05 Wexford

Johns Wood

11st 12lb

J: Tom Harney

T: T J Nagle Jr

Third reserve; pulled up in both points during the winter; rules debut.

Non-runners

Valsorpresa, Blue In The West, Johns Wood

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Payout
Exacta €45.50
Straight Forecast €33.10
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Littlefoot

TOPSPEED:

Suttons Hill

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Fancy A Cosmo

The Irish Sun:

Littlefoot

POSTDATA:

Suttons Hill