October 29 / 13.01 Wexford

13.01

Heavy

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £7309.73
  • 2m 3f 150y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
0-13 in points and impossible to fancy.
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18th

3

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

14:10 Limerick

Finnfaraway

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Patrick J F Hassett

towards rear

66/1

13th

5

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

19:15 Kilbeggan

Finnfaraway

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J F Hassett

Poor pointer was well beaten in similar contests in the autumn; no chance in this company.

200/1

5th

2

28th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

13:15 Leopardstown

Finnfaraway

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Patrick J F Hassett

didn't jump with fluency, raced in last throughout, jumped slightly right when detached 1st, bad mistake 5th, tailed off when jumped badly right 6th

200/1

Form: 28-334

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent sort over hurdles so far and has the potential to make a better chaser; shorter trip may not be ideal but testing ground should help bring his stamina into play.
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2nd

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

16:25 Leicester

Ideal Du Tabert

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Miss Laura Richardson

Some good chase form in 2023-24 season and he won two points early last year; he's in the picture on his best form but has failed to shine on his two point starts this winter.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 232-53

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in maiden hurdles and produced a big run when third on chase debut behind a couple of very smart prospects; the one to beat.
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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: 8/4PF-

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Promising fourth in a maiden hurdle at Naas last year but failed to complete in two runs since and beaten when coming down latest; off 274 days.
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7th

7

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 160y

19:48 Limerick

Malton Groove

11st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Longstanding maiden went close at Wexford last year off 9lb higher but pulled up last two outings; leap of faith required but handicapper is giving him a chance at least.

33/1

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Malton Groove

11st 3lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Long standing maiden runner-up in this race last year off 95 (yielding); hasn't been shaping as though his turn is near in recent starts, pulled up at Down Royal over Christmas; handicapper giving him every chance though.

12/1

Form: 6043-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some promise over hurdles but didn't jump well when tailed off on chased debut last time.
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7th

3

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Petit King

12st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Good run over hurdles when back from a break at Navan in November but has regressed in each of his subsequent runs, last time pulling up on his return to fences (0-7).

20/1

Form: 433-F4 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Looked promising in maiden hurdles but well below that sort of level in two chase starts so far.
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4th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Potters Party

12st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Ex Henry de Bromhead; unseated rider back under rules at Hexham on penultimate start but bounced back to justify favouritism at Ludlow (3m, good; 7l winner) the following week; top rated and tough to beat if in similar form.

4/5

1st

6

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Potters Party

11st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Fairly useful chase form for Henry de Bromhead as recently as winter 2024-25; unseated on hunter chase debut at Hexham last Monday but that was after two solid efforts in points and he should have a future in this sphere; respected.

13/8

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Potters Party

11st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Fairly useful chase form for Henry de Bromhead as recently as winter 2024-25; he's finished in the first three in two points this year and could be involved returning to rules action.

7/1

Form: 208-P4

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in February off a mark of 106; however, has shown very little in two chase starts and best watched for now.
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8

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Quite Incredible

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl.

16/1

8

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Quite Incredible

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Off the mark (first-time cheekpieces) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap in May off 100 but well held since, latest in similar contest in August; withdrawn over C&D last month due to good ground so may not have his ground here either and yard also have a strong contender in Goodie Girl.

16/1

Form: 008-0P

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of form on the Flat of late and shown very little over jumps previously; chase debut.
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0

6

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:20 Gowran Park

Saddle In The Rain

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: D J Barry

midfield, not fluent 3rd, towards rear when slightly hampered 9th

100/1

12th

14

(12)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Saddle In The Rain

9st 0lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: D J Barry

Weak form on the Flat and over hurdles; impossible to make a case for him.

50/1

Form: 542303

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Is 0-18 but has gone close over hurdles several times; promising enough chase debut when third of 14 in a beginners' at Tramore 17 days ago (beaten 8l); needs to build on that now.
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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

Form: 36PUP2

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Best run yet when runner-up on chase debut, beaten roughly 2l at Downpatrick earlier this month; should build on that and one for the shortlist.
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5

2nd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:25 Southwell

Zettabyte

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Second on chase debut in October (2m3f, soft) but finished 0-9 for Gordon Elliott, not always having much luck; heavy defeat at 50-1 three weeks ago on first run for new yard; usual cheekpieces are restored; bit to prove.

16/1

9th

8

12th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

Zettabyte

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Henrietta C Knight

Has left Gordon Elliott with a 0-7 record over hurdles (placed once) and 0-2 over fences, not always having much luck; second on chase debut in October (2m3f, soft) and it was 3m on heavy ground when he pulled up in November latest; cheekpieces on last six starts but not today; Henrietta Knight's first runner since 2012 and of some interest judged on those two placings.

9/1

0

9

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 107y

12:28 Fairyhouse

Zettabyte

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Initial promise over hurdles but failed to complete in his last three starts before an encouraging chase debut behind shorter-priced stablemate Jenny Flex at Downpatrick a month ago.

5/1

Form: P0

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three points and shown very little in two starts under rules.
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3

7th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 65y

13:30 Fairyhouse

Merrion Gate

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P A Fahy

Pulled up on all three starts in points; the same outcome when 200-1 for her rules debut at over C&D; completely tailed off at Thurles on her second attempt.

100/1

12th

6

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 112y

13:40 Thurles

Merrion Gate

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P A Fahy

Pulled up in three point starts and it was the same result when 200-1 for her rules debut in a beginners' 12 days ago.

200/1

Form: 3523F3

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Close third in a mares' Listed hurdle in May; possibly flattered by that judged on subsequent efforts but has still been running with credit in defeat; chase debut.
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6th

10

13th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Silent Approach

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it.

50/1

6th

10

13th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

17:00 Aintree

Silent Approach

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: C O’Keeffe

Her initial wins over fences included a Grade 2 for mares (2m, soft/heavy) but limitations exposed since, despite raising her game, and this is her first crack at a Grade 1 of any kind; very much up against it.

50/1

5th

3

10th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Naas

Silent Approach

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C O’Keeffe

Maiden hurdler, rated 109; now established as a good chaser; made all for an emphatic win at Gowran; no apparent fluke about her 33-1 win from Harmonya Maker in a mares' Grade 2 Cork event over an extended 2m; another fine effort when third to Spillane's Tower at Punchestown; not quite as good a week later at Thurles, run may have come too soon.

8/1

Verdict

This can go the way of JAPERS JACK (nap) who ran a big race when third on chase debut behind some nice prospects at Galway and that’s the strongest form on offer. Zettabyte should be able to build on his first outing over fences when only narrowly denied at Downpatrick. [Phill Anderson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Japers Jack

The Irish Sun:

Malton Groove

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Japers Jack

POSTDATA:

Japers Jack