July 13 / 13.00 Wexford

13.00

Good

Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • 14 runners
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Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6/62-4

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point last year and some decent efforts in a bumper and three maiden hurdles; beaten 14l at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time but can improve from that first run since January; a big player.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Nouvotic

11st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive chaser but went up 10lb for winning a 2m4f Grade 3 in April and he came up short back in a handicap at Wexford, though still ran well and probably found the 2m3f trip sharp enough; each-way possibilities, though regular partner Darragh O'Keeffe has deserted him this time.

16/1

2nd

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

19:25 Wexford

Nouvotic

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Has won three of his last four chases, two of them coming over C&D, and was impressive when making all in Grade 3 handicap at the Punchestown festival last time; ground to suit again and little to dislike, apart from rising mark.

7/4

1st

10

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Nouvotic

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced but already a better chaser than hurdler, two wins coming over 2m4f at Wexford, most recently showing good attitude back in October on good-to-yielding; absent since but conditions to suit and likely more to offer.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 345-38

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has made no progress since finishing promising second to Tullyhill in Naas maiden hurdle on debut; weakened over 3m at Punchestown last time; tongue-tied added and needs his best form.
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5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Lightkeeper

11st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden hurdle winner in 2024 has won three chases since and is rated 128 in that sphere; was second in a Bellewstown claimer in August when last over hurdles; a spin in the charity race at Punchestown can have him straight; valuable 5lb claimer a help.

3/1

20th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Lightkeeper

12st 9lb

J: Paul Burns

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner, rated 128 over fences, flat debut, top yard, respected.

11/2

3rd

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:33 Perth

Lightkeeper

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Reversed previous C&D form with King Roly under an aggressive front-running ride from Sean Bowen here 17 days ago (good); that wasn't without the occasional scare over his fences but he's clearly capable of going well again off just 4lb higher.

5/2

22/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle/useful chase winner Sword Of Fate, half-sister to 2m-2m4f chase winner Buckland Gold; unsold for 13,000euros as a 3yo; decent pedigree and could run well on debut.
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6

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Nels Son

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in better maiden hurdle than this on debut for Colm Murphy at Wexford (2m4f, good) last July and was tailed off for new stable in November and has not raced again since; sports first-time hood; tricky to weigh up.

12/1

13th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Nels Son

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Third foal; dam unraced sister to bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle/useful chase winner Sword Of Fate; 3-1 from 13-2 when always-prominent third of 14 for maiden hurdle at Wexford (2m4f, good) in July for Colm Murphy; has changed hands since and has among the best form in this field after that promising debut.

6/1

13th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ffos Las

Nels Son

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield

6/1

Form: 7-90

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point but well beaten in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; best wait for handicaps.
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7th

7

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Ol Man Dingle

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Beat Will The Wise on his chase debut here last October and followed up in a Grade 3; appeared stretched by nearly 3m in the Mayo National before a determined victory back over 2m4f at Kilbeggan (cheekpieces returned); this intermediate trip might be just the ticket.

16/1

1st

1

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Ol Man Dingle

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Griffin

Won first two chase starts in the autumn including a Grade 3 novice at Cork (2m4f, gd-yld); below best next three starts but much more like it when a 10.5l third in the Mayo National last time (25.5f, good), not quite getting home; should go well again down in trip.

15/2

3rd

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Ol Man Dingle

11st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Won first two chases in the autumn, including a Grade 3 at Cork; jumping left him down in novice handicap at Cheltenham; faded in the straight when behind He's Gorgeous at Punchestown and question mark over his stamina for this trip.

16/1

Form: 57

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A fine run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but a lesser effort at Tipperary since; tongue-tie worn then is left off now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:05 Cork

Impakt St Georges

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Just one place from four point-to-point runs; definite ability in four maiden hurdle runs; best effort yet when beat 7L into fourth over 2m at Wexford last time out; trainer 4-33 in maiden hurdles; big chance.

9/4

4th

7

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:25 Wexford

Impakt St Georges

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Modest point form but has shown ability under rules; might not appreciate the drop back in trip though.

20/1

5th

4

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

13:00 Wexford

Impakt St Georges

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

A fine run in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle but a lesser effort at Tipperary since; tongue-tie worn then is left off now.

14/1

Form: 9-0

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle, so makes no appeal.
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10th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Fix It For Me

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Seamus Roche

No impact in a bumper and a pair of maiden hurdles for Colm Murphy; not seen since July and has moved yards; best watched.

50/1

10th

7

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Fix It For Me

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Seamus Roche

No impact in a bumper and a pair of maiden hurdles for Colm Murphy; not seen since July and has moved yards; best watched.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m7f hurdle winner Foxtrot Juliet, out of triple 2m hurdle winning half-sister to Grand National winner Rule The World; decent pedigree but unsold for 1,800euros as a yearling; best watched.
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1st

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Knocknagoran Lady

11st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Cian Hughes

Back-to-back wins at Limerick and Kilbeggan (3m1f) in early July and maybe soft ground was to blame when fourth at Roscommon; visor swapped for blinkers.

10/1

4th

16

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Knocknagoran Lady

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Had plenty to spare when scoring a breakthrough win over an extended 2m6f at Limerick; a wind operation seems to have done the trick, and she was able to defy a 9lb rise when scoring readily at Kilbeggan; has gone up by the same amount again, fair prospects of completing a hat-trick.

5/1

1st

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Knocknagoran Lady

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Cian Hughes

Had plenty to spare when scoring a breakthrough win over an extended 2m6f at Limerick last week; a wind operation seems to have done the trick, and she is suited by good ground; can go well again off 9lb higher.

6/1

Form: 9/67

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 25l and 15l in bumpers lately so will have to step up on that form making hurdling bow.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

13:00 Wexford

Premier Gale

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Beaten 25l and 15l in bumpers lately so will have to step up on that form making hurdling bow.

22/1

7th

14

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:15 Kilbeggan

Premier Gale

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

Tailed off on heavy ground on debut; respectable run at Limerick after over two years off; homebred is half-sister to bumper winners and out of one as well; may improve.

14/1

6th

10

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:17 Limerick

Premier Gale

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

prominent

66/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 373 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in a Tipperary bumper on debut last year; returns for a new yard.
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9

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Waramunga

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Well held in a bumper and maiden hurdle a year apart; cheekpieces tried here but an unlikely player.

100/1

9th

11

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

13:00 Wexford

Waramunga

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Bernard Martin Crowley

Beaten a long way in a Tipperary bumper on debut last year; returns for a new yard.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Dubai Days (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Carnet Du Stage (2m4f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to 2m6f/2m7f hurdle winner Triplets Joy; cost 10,000euros as a foal; worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

19

6th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 136y

15:30 Thurles

Glin Road Dream

11st 4lb

T: C Byrnes

towards rear

18th

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Glin Road Dream

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Always in rear when 14-1 for his debut in a 20.5f Wexford maiden hurdle; drop in trip and testing ground needs to have a transformative effect; worth a market check for shrewd yard.

40/1

18th

8

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

14:00 Punchestown

Glin Road Dream

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Always in rear when 14-1 for his debut in a 20.5f Wexford maiden hurdle; drop in trip and testing ground needs to have a transformative effect; worth a market check for shrewd yard.

40/1

Form: /7060-

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A cracking debut run in a valuable sales bumper last year but has gone downhill from that and best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Tommies Call

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

prominent, led going okay before 2 out, went clear approaching last, ridden and went further clear run-in, pushed out, comfortably

20/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a point and maiden hurdle recently and can only be watched.
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Verdict Starting price

12

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Handy Manny

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Conor David Maxwell

Weak form in points before failing to make any impact on return to hurdling at Listowel.

33/1

12

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Handy Manny

10st 13lb

J: Ivan Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Poor rules form last year and shown nothing in two recent points.

100/1

13th
16
Penny West

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; second runner for yard; sister to 2m hurdle winner That'll Be The Day, half-sister to point winner Inchiquin All Star; dam unraced half-sister to high-class 2m-3m jumps winner Empire Of Dirt; cost 14,000euros as a foal; nicely bred; hooded for debut and needs a market check if getting in.
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13th

16

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

13:00 Wexford

Penny West

11st 5lb

T: W P Mullins

Second reserve; second runner for yard; sister to 2m hurdle winner That'll Be The Day, half-sister to point winner Inchiquin All Star; dam unraced half-sister to high-class 2m-3m jumps winner Empire Of Dirt; cost 14,000euros as a foal; nicely bred; hooded for debut and needs a market check if getting in.

Form: 00

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
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10

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

13:00 Wexford

Toms My Star

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eoin Griffin

Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.

100/1

13th

18

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:42 Punchestown

Toms My Star

11st 12lb

J: Hugh Morgan

T: Eoin Griffin

midfield

200/1

Non-runners

Dysart Dasher, Southern Point, Forgothekeys

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Payout
Exacta €10.40
Straight Forecast €13.51
Trifecta €32.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lightkeeper

SPOTLIGHT:

Nouvotic

The Irish Sun:

Dysart Dasher

POSTDATA:

Lightkeeper