August 30 / 17.05 Wexford

17.05

Yielding

Wexford Heritage Trails Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • 13 runners
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Wexford Heritage Trails Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: P/UP4-

Last run: 141 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed early promise in Britain for Alan King before losing form; tongue-tie on for Irish debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

15

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Technology

10st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

9yo maiden was second over this trip at Wexford last August, but not done much since.

25/1

12th

14

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Technology

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

17-race maiden over hurdles; best form at Wexford; fell at fifth in the race won by Knocknagoran Lady at Limerick last week.

20/1

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 120y

19:33 Limerick

Technology

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

16-race maiden over hurdles; best form has been at Wexford; makes seasonal return after heavy defeats at Navan and Tipperary when last seen.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: P5-036 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner over this trip last winter; fair run over fences two runs back.
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5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Intersky Sunset

11st 2lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Some good runs last year but well beaten the last twice and has to rebound; might want easier ground so any rain that falls should help.

16/1

12th

4

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

19:55 Tipperary

Intersky Sunset

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Declan Queally

Sole rules win came at Gowran in 2023 off a mark of 84 (2m4f, heavy); lost her form badly in the UK and continued her disappointing runs, despite being returned to her former handler, when well beaten at Punchestown last time.

25/1

Form: 70-822 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Beaten half a length the last twice, at this course the first time, and longer trip promises to suit; should go close although he's up in grade too.
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3rd

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

The Striker Dylan

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year.

11/2

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

The Striker Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference.

6/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

The Striker Dylan

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

0-12 over hurdles; has improved for the switch to chasing; just denied over an extended 2m3f at Wexford on first attempt; survived a mistake four out on his way to beating the favourite Due Course by 1 3/4l in a 2m5f contest at Sligo; only 3lb worse off with the runner-up who suffered some interference.

6/1

Form: 583P-0 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Placed in Galway handicap a year ago; out the back on last month's return at Ballinrobe.
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4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Gekkota

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Maiden winner in 2022; not his first time placed in a handicap when a close fourth at Tramore (2m) and suffered some interference last time; could go well, though good ground seems to suit him best.

12/1

8th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Gekkota

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: T J O’Mara

Hasn't added to his maiden hurdle win in 2022 but ran a cracker on second start this term when a running on fourth at Tramore (2m); this longer trip will suit better and he could run well.

9/2

4th

5

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Gekkota

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: T J O’Mara

Maiden hurdle winner in 2022, best handicap form has been at Galway; clipped heels and slipped up at Killarney last month on first run after a break; big price then, plenty to prove.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18124- C

Last run: 337 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Locally-trained 10yo won a hurdle and two chases last year; off 11 months.
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6th

2

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Iridescent

12st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Jonathan Fogarty

Locally-trained 10yo won a hurdle and two chases last year; off 11 months.

10/1

4th

2

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Clonmel

Iridescent

11st 10lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Jonathan Fogarty

didn't always jump with fluency, led at slow pace, faced challenge home turn, headed and weakened before 2 out

7/4

2nd

2

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 111y

18:45 Galway

Iridescent

11st 10lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Jonathan Fogarty

held up in rear, in touch with leaders 9th, prominent when raced wide after 3 out, disputed lead before 2 out, led clearly when ridden after last, headed but kept on well towards finish, no match for winner

9/4

Form: /F6-04 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Had decent form in Britain last year off much higher marks; fourth over C&D on second run for yard.
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5th

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Glentruan

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Michael Flannery

took keen hold, midfield on inner

20/1

Form: 237-15 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m1f here two starts back and pipped over this trip during the winter.
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9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

12th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

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

Form: 6-6211 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Local mare is on a roll after 3m win here and 2m4f success at Tramore; stays in same grade.
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12th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:25 Wexford

Cruisin Susan

10st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Course winner over 3m; the last of three hurdle wins came in 2024; a good run over 3m last month but was poor since, both back here; a squeak if back in form.

14/1

8th

14

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Cruisin Susan

10st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Won back-to-back handicaps in 2024, the first of them was this race off 10lb higher (good) and at Tramore off 17lb higher (2m5f, good to yielding); lost her way badly following that but there were positive signs in her 3l third of 14 over C&D last time, staying on strongly; well handicapped if backing it up.

7/1

3rd

14

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Cruisin Susan

10st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Has lost way since a purple patch in 2024; didn't build on okay seasonal return at Clonmel when tailed off at Tramore last time.

25/1

Form: 870-20

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Good run over 2m6f at Limerick in May but dismal C&D effort earlier this month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

19:07 Wexford

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Both wins have been at Punchestown; recent form a good bit short of his best and drops back in trip here.

12/1

8th

6

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Sammy Smart

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Had decent form in the winter, and stays 3m, but has been struggling of late; place chance if he bounces back, and yard has had three run well here this week.

22/1

3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Sammy Smart

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Thomas Gibney

A winner over hurdles and fences at Punchestown up to 3m; some good runs in defeat in the spring before a lesser Ballinrobe effort; unlucky to unseat early last time; can be a player.

9/1

Form: 493P-0

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; only 15-2 when pulled up on handicap debut after being placed in a maiden.
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11th

16

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 5lb

T: Michael G Kennedy

Second reserve; only 15-2 when pulled up on handicap debut after being placed in a maiden.

11th

6

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Michael G Kennedy

Pulled up on handicap debut last time and probably up against it on chase debut now.

100/1

3

4th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 180y

16:50 Naas

Jeronimo De Louch

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Michael G Kennedy

Ran okay in restricted maidens here and at Thurles (2m3f/2m4f); 5yo steps up in trip for handicap debut.

12/1

Form: -00907 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.
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5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

5

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Francois

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

towards rear, tired jump 5 out, soon pulled up

100/1

12th

4

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:05 Wexford

Francois

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Butler

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Exposed 9yo well held of late including over C&D last time; blinds back on instead of sideburns.

20/1

Form: 65-624

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Second in Sligo maiden and fourth here on handicap debut; now steps up in trip.
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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: 4-307

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise in a bumper and first maiden hurdle; handicap debutant for upwardly mobile yard.
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4th

7

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Rampere West

11st 3lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Fifth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 11.7f Flat/useful 2m hurdle winner Tilabay out of unraced half-sister to 9.4f Group 3 winner Timarwa and Listed-placed 1m AW 2yo winner Timabiyra; newcomer from a good Aga Khan family; others more likely this time.

25/1

Non-runners

Whatsitabout, Rockbrook, Evans Secret, Loup De Tallane

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Payout
Exacta €216.50
Straight Forecast €264.61
Tricast €3502.39

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Striker Dylan

The Irish Sun:

Bobbi Gin Tree

POSTDATA:

Cruisin Susan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Striker Dylan