August 09 / 17.30 Wexford

17.30

Good

Noel O’Connell Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 12 runners
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Noel O’Connell Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

17/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 616-46 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Latest win came over hurdles at Tramore 12 months ago off 7lb lower; held form reasonably well on Flat and over hurdles since; beaten 5l into sixth at Tipperary (2m) 36 days ago; shouldn't be far away again.
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4th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Inchiquin Star

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won three handicaps for previous yard and likes good ground; 1m6f Flat winner last year when her hurdles form wasn't great; has dropped down to last winning mark, but not a hectic record when fresh and last two wins have come in cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8853-2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Winless in 27 starts over hurdles and on the Flat but consistent of late; ran a good race over C&D when runner-up to reopposing Onebrightbluerose 15 days ago, beaten 1.75l; enjoys 5lb swing now so should be thereabouts.
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10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

10th

12

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Bayou Belle

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Longstanding maiden has been placed plenty of times; pulled-up in first-time cheekpieces at Listowel last time and not easy to fancy from 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

8

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Bayou Belle

11st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Long standing maiden has run plenty of good races in defeat, including a 2.25l third of 14 off this mark at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; place chance again in new headgear combination.

11/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 590713 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
C&D winner 15 days ago, defeating reopposing Bayo Belle by 1.75l (good ground); up 7lb for that win but her best runs have come at this track so she shouldn't be far away again; declared 5.15 Wexford on Wednesday.
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5th

9

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:45 Tramore

Onebrightbluerose

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Patrick Cronin

Wexford specialist with both of her wins coming there, the most recent of which was in May off 81 (2m1f, good); again ran well there last time when a 3.5l third (2m1f, good to yielding); remains 9lb above last win but she is in good form

5/1

16

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Onebrightbluerose

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick Cronin

Second reserve; couldn't take advantage of a 7lb lower chase mark here last month when a close third of 12 (2m, good); returned to hurdles at Cork last time when a well beaten fifth (2m1f, good); she likes this track with both of her wins coming here so not discounted if getting a run.

Form: 65-62 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Improved steadily in four runs over hurdles; came on for reappearance at Downpatrick when beaten 2.5l by Torquay Road at Sligo (2m1f) 33 days ago; seems a lenient mark on handicap debut and she's a leading contender.
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9th

7

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Bobbi Gin Tree

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two runners for yard; has shown ability over timber and was second in a Sligo maiden hurdle in July; was still in with a chance when falling in a handicap hurdle at Wexford on latest; is related to a couple of chase winners and is in good hands; leading claims if her jumping holds up.

7/1

1

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Bobbi Gin Tree

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in Sligo maiden and fourth here on handicap debut; now steps up in trip.

7/1

4th

1

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Bobbi Gin Tree

12st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Improved steadily in four runs over hurdles; came on for reappearance at Downpatrick when beaten 2.5l by Torquay Road at Sligo (2m1f) 33 days ago; seems a lenient mark on handicap debut and she's a leading contender.

7/2

Form: 53079- D

Last run: 145 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler and chaser; been running well, particularly when third at Naas in January and shaped with promise when a running-on seventh at Thurles; well held at Down Royal last time out but drop in trip will suit better; off 145 days in first-time visor.
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15

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Joeswayornoway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Two wins from 46 starts; ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.

16/1

15

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Joeswayornoway

11st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Two wins from 46 starts; ran okay in a mares handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; chance on her best form.

16/1

6th

8

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Joeswayornoway

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: E Sheehy

No wins over hurdles since 2021 and unseated over fences here last month; wasn't disgraced on previous hurdles start in August and down to a good mark but others are more convincing.

20/1

Form: 083

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat performer who made no impact in first two starts over hurdles but improved plenty to finish third when upped in trip at Kilbeggan 14 days ago, beaten 13.5l by Grann's Boy; drops back in trip; each-way claims if building on that on handicap debut.
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14th

12

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Gilded Moon

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Alan Fleming

AW winner in Britain over 1m2f; placed in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer but handicap form very modest so far; difficult to recommend at this moment in time.

20/1

12

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:45 Naas

Gilded Moon

11st 0lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Alan Fleming

AW winner in Britain over 1m2f; placed in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer but handicap form very modest so far; difficult to recommend at this moment in time.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 645-36

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Point winner who hadn't landed a blow in three starts under rules but showed a bit more when beaten 5l at Sligo in June; failed to build on that last time out when sixth at this track; down in trip on handicap debut and needs to show more.
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5th

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Doyen Magic

10st 11lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Won over hurdles at Clonmel in January; solid runs in defeat in handicap chases at Clonmel (2m, heavy) and here (2m2f, heavy); effective on good to yielding when successful over fences at Kilbeggan last summer off 87 (2m4f); player.

9/2

Form: 9PP-6U

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat but not gone the right way over hurdles since decent sixth on debut in Feb 2023; unseated three out at this track lto when beaten; down in trip; hard to fancy.
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8th

10

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Gonetomillgrove

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Winner on the Flat but not gone the right way over hurdles since decent sixth on debut in Feb 2023; unseated three out at this track lto when beaten; down in trip; hard to fancy.

25/1

13

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Gonetomillgrove

10st 11lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner but 0-6 over hurdles and hasn't shown enough in a trio of handicap starts in this sphere.

25/1

6th

6

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:17 Punchestown

Gonetomillgrove

11st 9lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear on outer

25/1

Form: 0787-6

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 0-18 over hurdles and disappointed when well-fancied at Clonmel in April (seventh, beaten 11.5l); similar run when sixth last time out and doesn't look well-handicapped; drops in trip
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11th

12

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Cest Rien

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win came in chase here in the autumn and has also run well in C&D hurdle contest; better effort when last seen and could run well with cheekpieces added.

10/1

11th

12

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 80y

15:50 Tramore

Cest Rien

10st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win came in chase here in the autumn and has also run well in C&D hurdle contest; better effort when last seen and could run well with cheekpieces added.

10/1

6th

20

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 56y

15:40 Punchestown

Cest Rien

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win over hurdles in 21 starts; pulled up over hurdles and fences on latest starts and has to rebound.

33/1

Form: 00-9

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Little impact in three maiden hurdles but can't be dismissed on handicap debut for top yard; market support interesting.
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10th

7

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Rock On Dolly

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Little impact in three maiden hurdles but can't be dismissed on handicap debut for top yard; market support interesting.

10/1

9th

13

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

18:10 Kilbeggan

Rock On Dolly

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better in time.

100/1

Form: 0B-000

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the Flat in UK but nothing of note over hurdles in six starts this year, particularly in handicap company the last twice.
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3rd

4

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Thebeautifulgame

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

midfield

7/1

4th

11

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Thebeautifulgame

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Two Flat wins in Britain; had struggled in handicap hurdles until much more encouraging third at Downpatrick last week under positive ride in first-time cheekpieces (despite mistake last); headgear surprisingly left off here but major player.

4/1

3rd

10

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Thebeautifulgame

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

prominent

33/1

Form: 23570-

Last run: 358 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; put two good placed runs together at Downpatrick last year but was well held over hurdles at Tramore when last seen 358 days ago; dropped 4lb and down in trip.
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9th

18

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

Hockworthy Flyer

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

Placed in back-to-back 2m5f handicaps at Downpatrick last summer; 2m too sharp and probably needed last month's return at Wexford.

16/1

12th

17

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Hockworthy Flyer

10st 7lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Third reserve; put two good placed runs together at Downpatrick last year but was well held over hurdles at Tramore when last seen 358 days ago; dropped 4lb and down in trip.

11th

10

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:49 Tramore

Hockworthy Flyer

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Andrew McNamara

Limited mare but Downpatrick placed runs earlier this season bring her into it; can lead; competition too tough latest at Galway; top rider booked.

8/1

Non-runners

Dreamz, Shana Cloon, Ballycommon Chapel, Tropical Image, Grizabella

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Payout
Exacta €38.80
Straight Forecast €36.95
Tricast €83.27
Trifecta €165.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shana Cloon

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobbi Gin Tree

POSTDATA:

Onebrightbluerose

TOPSPEED:

C'Est Rien

The Irish Sun:

Shana Cloon