July 24 / 16.28 Wexford

16.28

Good

www.wexfordraces.ie Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • 12 runners
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www.wexfordraces.ie Beginners Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: /65-35 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles but a winning pointer and jumped well in the main on her switch to fences at Clonmel where she didn't appear to stay the 2m7f; behind three of today's rivals that day but back in trip she has a chance.
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7th

9

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Fairyhouse

Kudasheva

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner didn't score over hurdles but was a beginners' chase winner last summer and a decent handicap run next time; needs to be ready back after a break.

14/1

9

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Fairyhouse

Kudasheva

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner didn't score over hurdles but was a beginners' chase winner last summer and a decent handicap run next time; needs to be ready back after a break.

14/1

3

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Kudasheva

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point winner didn't score over hurdles but decisive winner on second chase start at Wexford (2m3f) two months ago; looks a big player on handicap debut.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0-9328 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Back to form in the blinkers when twice placed over hurdles but didn't run much of a race last time, as was also the case when he tried chasing back in February.
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3rd

1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:36 Huntingdon

Ballywilliam Boy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish 10yo; started off for new stable with two low-key hurdle runs this spring but went close when dropped in grade and returned to fences at Warwick (2m, good) three weeks ago; still looks well handicapped after recent 2lb nudge; good chance.

15/8

3rd

1

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:36 Huntingdon

Ballywilliam Boy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish 10yo; started off for new stable with two low-key hurdle runs this spring but went close when dropped in grade and returned to fences at Warwick (2m, good) three weeks ago; still looks well handicapped after recent 2lb nudge; good chance.

15/8

2nd

1

5th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Ballywilliam Boy

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Placed a few times over hurdles/fences in Ireland last year; well beaten in March on stable debut but shaped quite well in competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) last month and is eased in grade for this return to chasing; might be the answer.

11/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3442-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ability over hurdles is respected with a mark of 115; made mistakes when fourth on chase debut at Clonmel four runs back but ran quite well and today's less testing ground may help in that respect.
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14

11th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Quest With Speed

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Off the mark over fences on latest at Down Royal (3m2f, good) off 113; up 7lb for that and this is a much tougher race; not fully discounted but a career best will be required to win in this company.

7/1

14

11th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Quest With Speed

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Off the mark over fences on latest at Down Royal (3m2f, good) off 113; up 7lb for that and this is a much tougher race; not fully discounted but a career best will be required to win in this company.

7/1

1st

4

5th May 2025

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Quest With Speed

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

held up in rear, slow jump 1st, not fluent 2nd, cajoled along after 4 out, soon outpaced, rallied after 3 out, pressed leader 2 out

5/1

Form: 269-23

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Record of 1-9 over hurdles and consistent in the main from 2m to 2m4f; bred to make a better chaser but Rachael Blackmore rides one of the yard's other runners.
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3rd

2

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 3

13:37 Lingfield

Ring O Roses

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Henrietta C Knight

raced in second, not fluent 2nd

6/1

3rd

2

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 3

13:37 Lingfield

Ring O Roses

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Henrietta C Knight

raced in second, not fluent 2nd, briefly led before 2 out, outpaced and lost two places after 2 out, no extra approaching last

6/1

Form: P00-93 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Nosed out Ring O Roses to win his maiden hurdle at Downpatrick; made a solid enough start over fences when third at Clonmel but has 8l to find with runner-up Clifftop.
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9

11th Jan 2025

2m 5f 203y

14:51 Fairyhouse

Ossifer Hops

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent early, in touch with leaders when not fluent 4th

14/1

Form: 420-21 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two points but makes chase debut on the back of a maiden hurdle win at Tipperary (2m4f, yielding); could be improving and has the physique to take to fences.
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8

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Secrecies Of Stone

10st 5lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner at Tipperary last summer; weak chase form before taking a small step in the right direction at Clonmel; won readily at Leopardstown last month and may remain competitive off 7lb higher now that he seems to have turned a corner.

5/1

8

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Secrecies Of Stone

10st 5lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner at Tipperary last summer; weak chase form before taking a small step in the right direction at Clonmel; won readily at Leopardstown last month and may remain competitive off 7lb higher now that he seems to have turned a corner.

5/1

Form: P00-40

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Fourth in a handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival of 2022 but has lost his way over hurdles and fences; opposable right now.
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7th

4

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Freedom To Dream

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Fahey

Fourth in a handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival of 2022 but has lost his way over hurdles and fences; opposable right now.

25/1

15th

6

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:25 Tipperary

Freedom To Dream

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Peter Fahey

Formerly useful but regressive over both types of obstacle last year; mild promise latest when 20l fourth at Listowel but held by Ballywilliam Boy on that form.

16/1

4th

2

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:50 Listowel

Freedom To Dream

11st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Fahey

Has become bitterly disappointing given that only two years ago he finished fourth to Banbridge in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; lengthy breaks have become a feature in his profile and, now a 9yo, it won't be easy to turn things around.

33/1

Form: 5/4-00

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
A 12-race maiden and inferior to some of these over hurdles; looks up against it on chase debut.
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13

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Rideau Canal

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Mrs Denise Foster

ot a bad effort when fifth at Punchestown last time; more needed to record a first win at the age of ten and on 21st outing.

12/1

5th

19

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:45 Punchestown

Rideau Canal

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Maiden has been well beaten off higher marks lately and needs to do more with blinkers on.

40/1

Form: P34P-9 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins for his previous yard; 0-6 as a chaser and well below his best the last twice; if Gavin Cromwell can get him back on track there's a big effort in him.
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2nd

1

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Killarney

Skippin Court

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner over hurdles for Peter Fahey; 0-9 in chases but promising effort at Listowel in a much stronger race than this last time out (17.5f, good) and in off the same mark here; big chance on that form and he has run well on testing ground before; claims.

7/1

4th

12

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:30 Listowel

Skippin Court

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time winner for Peter Fahey but not a factor in two runs for his current stable and others look more likely.

33/1

6th

2

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:45 Wexford

Skippin Court

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three hurdle wins for his previous yard; 0-7 as a chaser, pulled up on his stable debut; tried with a tongue-tie now, plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 36-468 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who didn't make any striking progress over hurdles and will do well to make a successful start as a chaser.
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4

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

16:15 Bellewstown

Walmix

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Bumper winner last summer; yet to show his best form over hurdles or fences this year; others preferred.

25/1

6th

5

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:55 Wexford

Walmix

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Sole win came at this track when landing a bumper in June 2023; didn't seem very progressive over hurdles and unseated rider on chase debut 16 days ago; down in trip and needs to up his game.

20/1

11

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Walmix

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Anthony Mullins

Bumper winner who didn't make any striking progress over hurdles and will do well to make a successful start as a chaser.

25/1

Form: 43-17F D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler at an ordinary level; still in touch when falling on her recent chase debut; Rachael Blackmore isn't aboard this time.
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4

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Tideways Hero

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m3f hurdle winner when trained by Henry de Bromhead, for whom she fell on her two starts over fences; changed hands for £7,000 in July and will need some improvement to defy this mark on her debut for this trainer.

16/1

14

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:28 Wexford

Tideways Hero

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Winning hurdler at an ordinary level; still in touch when falling on her recent chase debut; Rachael Blackmore isn't aboard this time.

16/1

16

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 100y

16:35 Tipperary

Tideways Hero

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Showed promise when third at Punchestown last October in her first handicap hurdle; returned from a winter break with a convincing win (off a modest 94) in a 2m3f handicap at Clonmel in May; sent straight over fences now after disappointing Downpatrick run.

6/1

Form: /48P-P D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Reserve; formerly useful but now regressive and after three heavy defeats over fences he was pulled up at 100-1 back hurdling in a Bellewstown handicap.
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6th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Riggs

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Won a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month (2m7f, good); followed that up with another comfortable win eight days later from a mark of 102 at Wexford (3m1f, good); had a number of these in behind him on that occasion; has an 8lb rise to contend with but he is clearly thriving on good ground.

9/2

6

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Riggs

11st 5lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Got off the mark chasing eight days ago in 3m Downpatrick handicap on good ground (first two clear of Jimli's Cave and Cullenwaine); 7lb rise so needs to find more but ground remains in his favour.

11/2

6

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Riggs

11st 5lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Got off the mark chasing eight days ago in 3m Downpatrick handicap on good ground (first two clear of Jimli's Cave and Cullenwaine); 7lb rise so needs to find more but ground remains in his favour.

11/2

Non-runners

Caesar Rock, Clifftop, New Barn Lane

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Payout
Exacta €62.70
Straight Forecast €48.48
Trifecta €547.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Caesar Rock

The Irish Sun:

Secrecies Of Stone

SPOTLIGHT:

Kudasheva

TOPSPEED:

Caesar Rock

POSTDATA:

Caesar Rock