August 09 / 18.05 Wexford

18.05

Good

Support The Irish Injured Jockey Fund Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 2m 0f 160y
  • 10 runners
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Support The Irish Injured Jockey Fund Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £4.20

Form: P/1P-4 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles at Naas, most recently in December (2m, soft) off 6lb lower; pulled up at Leopardstown since but bounced back when beaten 1.75l into fourth by Cave Court at Ballinrobe 17 days ago; clear claims based on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

20

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Tuckmill

10st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Fahey

Unseated at the first in this race last year; no sign of his best form for a long time; unplaced off his lower hurdles mark last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

66/1

7th

2

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Tuckmill

11st 13lb

J: Mr R M McParland

T: Peter Fahey

Rated 12lb higher over fences but has lost way since a fine run at Leopardstown in December 2024; pulled up when last seen in August and might need this.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-5414 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Scored for the third time over hurdles at Roscommon (2m, good) on penultimate start, storming 8l clear; backed that up when beaten 4l into fifth at Killarney 22 days ago off 9lb higher and should be thereabouts again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

15

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Baltinglass Hill

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Spent most of last season over fences; mid-division over hurdles at Clonmel on latest after being pulled up in consecutive chases; almost two years since the most recent of his three wins.

25/1

7th

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Baltinglass Hill

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

Pulled up in a chase at Wexford last Friday; much more effective as a hurdler, though he he has added only one win to his tally since 2021.

14/1

13

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:08 Wexford

Baltinglass Hill

10st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Three-time winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing, pulled up after some indifferent jumping last time; back from a break, handicapper has given him every chance and better ground in his favour.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2/79-2

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but is useful on the Flat and pushed The Truant close at Sligo on last start in this sphere in June, losing out by 0.5l; ran with credit when beaten 4.75l into seventh in Northumberland Vase 41 days ago; up 3lb over hurdles and seems on a nice mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 81-837 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won Downpatrick maiden (2m2f, good) in April, beating the Gone For Tea in good style who has won since; messy passage at Roscommon and best not judged on last time out when tailed off at Ballinrobe; well held on handicap debut in June but capable of better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Valsorpresa

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in April 2024; no joy since but latest Galway fifth (2m, gd-yld) in October his best since joining this yard; dropped 3lb and sports a tongue-tie for return; could run into a place if fit.

28/1

5th

9

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Valsorpresa

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last year; nowhere near that level in three runs in handicaps for this stable; mark sliding but hard to fancy.

16/1

9th

5

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Valsorpresa

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Richard James Daniels

Won a 2m2f maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last year; nowhere near that level in two runs for this stable; heavy defeats in handicaps on last two starts; mark sliding but hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 2-2223 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Clonmel (2m, soft) in April and finished runner-up on next four starts; latest run came over C&D 27 days ago when beaten 2l into third by Johnny Clarke despite bad mistake 4 out; definite player but creeping up the weights without winning.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Tingarran Express

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Miss Denise Marie O’Shea

Dual course winner, also placed here four times; battled well from the front to land a mares' handicap at Tramore last August (good); probably in need of the run on course return in February; likely to strip fitter now; won here on her second start after a break last year; strong contender.

10/1

Form: 000-P0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Latest win at Bellewstown in July 2023 when landing lucrative handicap hurdle; barely beaten a rival in five starts since and continues to slide in the weights; not an obvious contender and needs revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Eoin Griffin

Latest win at Bellewstown in July 2023 when landing lucrative handicap hurdle; barely beaten a rival in five starts since and continues to slide in the weights; not an obvious contender and needs revival.

33/1

13th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Wouldnt You Agree

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

led, faced challenge halfway, headed after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

20/1

Form: 0P/09/

Last run: 734 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-16 , including seven starts over hurdles but has ran well on last two Flat outings, particularly last time out when staying on to be beaten 4.25l into fifth at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); made no impact in hurdle outings in 2021-22 but is in better form now; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Started 2025 with a four-timer, the last leg coming here; not at the same level of late but well treated if staging a revival.

11/1

9th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; drops into a 0-55 for the first time since completing the last leg of a four-timer at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in February, since when he has won over hurdles; may have done too much early when fifth of 12 back here 18 days ago; very much of interest at this level; stable also runs Boujee Gold.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Rattled off a four-timer on the AW at the start of the year including two wins over C&D; won over hurdles in June and capable of playing a part off this mark if producing his best.

25/1

Form: 91-349 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Second win came at Tipperary (2m, yielding) in April and backed that up when beaten 5.75l over same C&D; well held the last twice however; capable of bouncing back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

15th

17

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 60y

13:10 Cork

Morepowertoya

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

in touch with leaders

9/1

2nd

11

19th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

15:50 Limerick

Morepowertoya

11st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Paul Power

prominent throughout, led narrowly 2 out, faced challenge last, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 1F1U-7 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles and fences; latest win in handicap chase in November; rated 3lb lower over hurdles but beaten 36l on return in this sphere at Downpatrick 54 days ago; entitled to come on for that but very much needs to.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

18:05 Wexford

Name Me Famous

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won twice over hurdles and fences; latest win in handicap chase in November; rated 3lb lower over hurdles but beaten 36l on return in this sphere at Downpatrick 54 days ago; entitled to come on for that but very much needs to.

14/1

7th

6

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:32 Downpatrick

Name Me Famous

10st 9lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Marginally better over fences, winning last year at Clonmel and Wexford; acts on any ground; off since November but stable showing signs of coming into form; could go well.

8/1

0

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 2f 91y

12:45 Thurles

Name Me Famous

12st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Back to his best with C&D success earlier in the month; 7lb rise possibly harsh but he's entitled to come on for that first run in four months; quicker ground is fine.

7/1

Form: 87-140 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Useful performance when winning Ballinrobe maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) in May but well held in novice company since and raced much too freely on handicap debut at Killarney 22 days ago; this trip will suit better but he needs more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Wandering Rocks

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Dual purpose; won a C&D maiden hurdle (yielding) in May 2024; raced exclusively on the Flat in 2026; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn for last two starts; worth a market check on return to hurdling.

25/1

8th

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Wandering Rocks

11st 11lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: William Durkan

Flat/hurdle winner; seemingly perked up by the new blinkers when a rallying third at Dundalk 19 days ago (1m4f); whether he'll be as good again is open to some debate.

10/1

3rd

8

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wandering Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Sole success for this yard came in Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in 2024; fine effort at big odds over C&D after long layoff in January when fourth to Voice Of Reason but unable to back that up in two subsequent starts; new headgear.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.00
Straight Forecast €45.62
Tricast €152.24
Trifecta €452.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tingarran Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Baltinglass Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

Belgoprince

POSTDATA:

Tingarran Express

The Irish Sun:

Baltinglass Hill