May 18 / 15.25 Wexford

15.25

Soft

Ambrex Switchgear Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 55y
  • 13 runners
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Ambrex Switchgear Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 34237- BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been in the frame several times over hurdles and fences; below form on last two runs but has a shout if back to best.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Junot

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

midfield

8/1

8th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Junot

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

midfield

8/1

6th

5

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:30 Wexford

Junot

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Course hurdles winner in July and ran well when last seen in December; third in Clonmel handicap on sole chase start a year ago but best form is on soft ground or worse.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2PP3-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 46 races under all codes but placed lots of times; solid run after a break at Down Royal and likely to be involved.
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14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

5

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:05 Down Royal

Breagagh

10st 11lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out

150/1

Form: 83299-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed three times over hurdles last year, including twice over C&D; not a bad chasing debut at Tramore last time and has a chance.
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5th

10

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Depeche Mo

10st 10lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Eric Larkin

Placed form in handicap hurdles but well held both attempts chasing in handicap company; hard to fancy.

16/1

8

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Depeche Mo

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Eric Larkin

0-15 over hurdles but has shown enough to suggest he can win a race; midfield in a handicap chase here last time over 2m3f on good ground; solid fourth on soft in a 2m1f handicap hurdle here back in May; form figures over hurdles at Wexford read 234; big run could be forthcoming.

14/1

8th

14

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Depeche Mo

10st 9lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eric Larkin

Placed four times (twice here) in handicap hurdles; well beaten sole chase start in Tramore handicap in April; back up in trip with tongue-tie left off.

12/1

Form: FF0P-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best hurdle run came when beaten only 4l in a Tipperary maiden last time at a huge price; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and can be involved.
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4th

12

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:30 Clonmel

Onebrightbluerose

10st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Patrick Cronin

prominent, pressed leader 3rd, led 4th, went clear 5th, reduced lead after 3 out

5/1

4th

12

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 218y

18:30 Clonmel

Onebrightbluerose

10st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Patrick Cronin

prominent, pressed leader 3rd, led 4th, went clear 5th, reduced lead after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened last, lost third final strides

5/1

2nd

8

13th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

17:25 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Patrick Cronin

Won 2m1f hurdle off 83 last summer; well held in that sphere lately and made no impression on sole chase start at Clonmel in November.

16/1

Form: 67098-

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner in 2021 has been regressive in the last year and isn't easy to fancy.
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8th

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Kate Ill Know

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Veteran mare was soundly beaten over fences at Gowran last time; better judged on previous consistent hurdles form; backed up Wexford win in August with second at the same venue and third at the Listowel festival; possibly best over shorter than this.

13/2

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Kate Ill Know

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Veteran mare was soundly beaten over fences at Gowran last time; better judged on previous consistent hurdles form; backed up Wexford win in August with second at the same venue and third at the Listowel festival; possibly best over shorter than this.

13/2

7th

12

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:25 Gowran Park

Kate Ill Know

10st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Two runs over fences no better than okay, but comes here in fine form after winning a Wexford handicap hurdle and following that up with good efforts at the same vanue and at Listowel; could well be the one to beat.

100/30

Form: 34048- BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, including the last twice; needs to find a bit more but can be involved again.
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13th

18

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Leopardstown

Papa Barns

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Tom Dreaper

Long standing maiden but has run well in defeat on plenty of occcasions; ran okay to finish fourth over C&D a year ago off 81 on soft ground; is 4lb wrong here but rider's 3lb claim is a help and he'll enjoy the drying ground; not a forlorn hope.

11/1

4th

6

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Papa Barns

10st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom Dreaper

jumped left on occasions, led, clear after 2nd, took keen hold and hung left after 6th

2/1

4th

6

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Papa Barns

10st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom Dreaper

jumped left on occasions, led, clear after 2nd, took keen hold and hung left after 6th

2/1

Form: 50666-

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.
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13th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:52 Punchestown

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

midfield

12/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

8th

14

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Shean Glory

10st 13lb

J: Mr S Tobin

T: Sean Aherne

Dual winner was regressive last season, though not beaten far at Clonmel last time; has to return to his best.

22/1

Form: 00000-

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten 38l on handicap debut at Naas last time and has to make huge strides to be competitive.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

9th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:40 Wexford

Tullabrack Lad

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis J Flood

0-9; poor maiden hurdle form last year and no signs he's ready to get competitive in handicaps since.

50/1

12th

18

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Tullabrack Lad

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Francis J Flood

prominent

14th

16

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Tullabrack Lad

10st 13lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Francis J Flood

held up in rear, no impression after 4 out

25/1

Form: 064/

Last run: 790 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on second hurdle start in 2022 but best watched on return for new yard unless the market says otherwise.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

19

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

The Miracle Man

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A L T Moore

midfield

11/1

6th

19

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

The Miracle Man

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A L T Moore

midfield

11/1

5/1

Form: 83F-

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
A solid run at Gowran on second start but was weakening when falling at Limerick since; yard among the winners and a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

27th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 2f 198y

16:35 Clonmel

Moudan

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Promise in handicaps this term before getting off the mark on testing ground at Limerick last month; shaped like the step back up in trip would be fine and nothing wrong with a 7lb rise.

100/30

1st

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Moudan

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

prominent, disputed lead after 1st, led 2nd, not fluent and joined 5th, briefly headed but rallied when ridden before 2 out, went clear before last, ran on, pushed out

5/2

1st

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Moudan

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

prominent, disputed lead after 1st, led 2nd, not fluent and joined 5th, briefly headed but rallied when ridden before 2 out, went clear before last, ran on, pushed out

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: P606-

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Point winner hasn't shown much in maiden hurdles but is likely to fare better now handicapping; check market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Chance Another One

11st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: S M Duffy

Point winner hasn't shown much in maiden hurdles but is likely to fare better now handicapping; check market.

11/1

12th

2

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 55y

15:25 Wexford

Chance Another One

11st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: S M Duffy

Point winner hasn't shown much in maiden hurdles but is likely to fare better now handicapping; check market.

11/1

6th

1

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 119y

13:30 Naas

Chance Another One

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: S M Duffy

Point-to-point winner for Cormac Doyle on good ground last May; jumped poorly when pulled up on hurdles debut over 2m4f at Navan in January; much better when dropped in trip at Thurles; well held by Kinbara Hills on running at Navan last month.

33/1

Form: 0/00P-

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Point winner showed little in maidens and pulled-up on handicap debut; needs loads of improvement; tongue-tie tried.
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No Results Found

Form: /0045-

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran well a few times on AW over the winter; well beaten four hurdle starts but may do better now handicapping.
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13th

10

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Hi Sur Multi

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H Smyth

No wins in 14 under rules and he was 0-3 in points; placed here earlier in the year but for current yard he's been pulled up over hurdles and finished last on the Flat.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:40 Down Royal

Hi Sur Multi

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: H Smyth

Pulled up in a handicap hurdle on latest start; only an outside chance on his best Dundalk form, namely a third placing over 1m4f in February.

25/1

Non-runners

Lisamaria, Prince Quattro, Avec Espoir, Nemean

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Payout
Exacta €17.10
Straight Forecast €13.76
Tricast €264.49
Trifecta €283.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Depeche Mo

The Irish Sun:

Junot

POSTDATA:

Shean Glory

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Depeche Mo