October 28 / 15.55 Wexford

15.55

Yielding

Wexford Racecourse Members Supporters Club Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Wexford Racecourse Members Supporters Club Beginners Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 241/2- C

Last run: 345 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
High-class novice hurdler in 2022/23 season, winning 2m Grade 1 at Aintree and Grade 2 at Naas (2m4f) and also fourth in Grade 1 Supreme Novices'; absent since promising chase debut in hot Navan beginners' event nearly a year ago when chasing home Facile Vega with some smart novices behind; runs well fresh and could take some beating.
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14th

1

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Inthepocket

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

His fortunes over fences have been mixed but he made good headway in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good) last month prior to falling two out; finest hour came when winning Grade 1 Top Novices' Hurdle here (2m, good to soft) in April 2023; could have a big say if avoiding mishap.

13/2

5

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Inthepocket

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Grade 1 Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (2m, good to soft) in April 2023; he's raced seven times since, all over fences, with just one win (a beginners chase in October 2024) and he can be difficult to settle; however, he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 14 in a handicap at Leopardstown (2m1f, soft) last month and is capable of building on that.

8/1

5th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Inthepocket

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Grade 1 novice hurdle winner at Aintree in 2023; won a 2m Wexford beginners' chase last season; jumping frailties apparent in races at Naas; had an excuse (lost a shoe and suffered an overreach) at Navan in his first handicap; plenty to prove after a moderate fifth behind Western Diego at Fairyhouse.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /11F9- D

Last run: 267 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
High-class novice hurdler last season, winning Grade 1 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); bled from the nose on final start when way below best at Leopardstown, however, so risks attached now switched to fences.
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3rd

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:30 Ballinrobe

Farren Glory

11st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

2-10 over hurdles and rated 143; Grade 1 novice winner at Fairyhouse in December 2023 but that was his last win in this sphere; vast majority of best form is on soft and heavy ground, so could probably do with some rain; would be getting 9lb from Daddy Long Legs in a handicap; place claims.

15/8

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: /441P- D

Last run: 402 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 129 over hurdles when last seen over a year ago (losing action at Listowel), having previously made all in valuable 2m handicap at Galway festival (good); half-brother to smart chaser Fiddlerontheroof is one of four runners for the Nolan yard and may just need this.
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3rd

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Ifiwerearichman

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Won a Punchestown novice chase in December 2024; ran only twice last season; now set for a first hurdles start since jumping badly at Listowel in September 2023; had previously produced a career-best when winning a handicap at the Galway festival; hard to be confident about his prospects.

6/1

2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:30 Wexford

Ifiwerearichman

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won a 2m Punchestown beginners' on second start in this sphere last year; was running well in a 2m4f Grade 3 at the same track when falling next time; questions having not been seen since.

12/1

2

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

15:30 Wexford

Ifiwerearichman

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won a 2m Punchestown beginners' on second start in this sphere last year; was running well in a 2m4f Grade 3 at the same track when falling next time; questions having not been seen since.

12/1

Form: 315/7- D

Last run: 526 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
German Flat winner developed into a smart juvenile hurdler the season before last winning a Grade 2 juvenile event at Fairyhouse before finding things too demanding in Grade 1 races; couple of Flat runs earlier in the year, too keen second occasion; probably best watched on chase debut.
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4th

3

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 146y

16:22 Clonmel

Enjoy The Dream

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won a Tramore novice before finishing 6l in front of Speculatrix at Listowel and better off at the weights with that rival; however, arrives on the back of a poor run at Punchestown last week.

11/4

5th

6

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 75y

15:35 Punchestown

Enjoy The Dream

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Plenty of chasing experience; off the mark at the seventh attempt in a four-runner at Tramore in August; another solid run when runner-up at Listowel; officially rated 8lb inferior to Birdie Or Bust who has to concede only 4lb

11/2

2nd

2

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:58 Listowel

Enjoy The Dream

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Grade 2 juvenile hurdle winner in 2022 won first race since in a four-runner Tramore novice chase (15.5f, good) last month, jumping well; handles most ground, steps back up in trip and could be the one to benefit if Zenta fluffs her lines.

5/1

Form: 35023- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
128-rated hurdler with wins at Clonmel and Cork last season on soft/heavy and best efforts on final two starts when placed in competitive handicaps at Punchestown and Fairyhouse; should be able to make his mark over fences but comes up against some higher-rated hurdlers here on chase debut.
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2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Conyers Hill

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Basically a bridle horse who doesn't find much when let down, but plenty of strong form and couldn't knock his latest second to an improver at Punchestown where he pulled clear of the rest (2m4f, yielding); doubt he wants this far, but easy track will help and valuable 7lb claimed.

8/1

2nd

8

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Novice win came at Down Royal last season and pick of this season's handicap form when fourth in 2m4f Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham and held narrow lead when faller two out in 2m4f Tim Duggan Memorial at Limerick over Christmas; didn't stay 3m1f in Thyestes following month and has had time off since; could go well.

13/2

5th

16

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Conyers Hill

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Two good runs at Cheltenham this season, including fourth in the Paddy Power in November, and a creditable second at Limerick on his seasonal debut the previous month; in the lead but beginning to look vulnerable when falling two out in the Tim Duggan at Limerick on latest.

20/1

Form: 22680- C

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 116 over hurdles, winning his novice here two seasons ago and good second in competitive handicaps last term at Punchestown and Leopardstown; from a chasing family so could well take to this game but this looks a tough introduction.
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12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Heliko Conti

11st 6lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

1-18 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago over 2m); best run last season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions, also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase; poor display at Wexford in May when Duke Silver was second.

25/1

10th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Heliko Conti

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles.

10/1

10th

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Heliko Conti

11st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Only 1-17 over hurdles (win was two seasons ago in 2m novice here); standout run this past season when second in 3m Gowran handicap in testing conditions and also ran well in 3m2f beginners chase here; tame effort at Kilbeggan latest and now reverts to hurdles.

10/1

Form: 12023- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120-rated hurdler, whose win came on heavy, makes chase debut; owner has more likely candidate here in Inthepocket.
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1st

4

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:35 Tramore

Splashing Out

10st 13lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Hurdle/chase winner; had lost her way but off a reduced mark she rediscovered some form when beaten about 6l into third at Downpatrick three weeks ago (2m2f, good); won't be far away if as good again.

5/1

3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

18:35 Downpatrick

Splashing Out

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Out of sorts since winning at Down Royal last October; finished more than 10l behind A Snow White Park in a recent handicap chase at Tramore.

8/1

7th

6

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Splashing Out

11st 5lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Hurdles and chase winner; out of sorts since winning at Down Royal in October but has slipped back down to her last winning mark and ran well on only previous visit to this track; can't dismiss.

22/1

Form: -1PF12

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive hurdler this summer with handicap wins at Cork and Killarney; promising start over fences when only collared close home over 2m2f at Galway early this month (good), having jumped well; this looks a deeper race so will need to improve to play a major role.
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9

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: David Kenneth Budds

Second in last season's Jack Richards Handicap Chase at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft, 125-1); won a Kilbeggan beginners' chase in June, 2.25l in front of You Oughta Know; left two disappointing efforts behind when a creditable fourth of seven at Cheltenham in October (3m1f, good); back chasing after moderate hurdles run last time and Kennedy rides for the first time.

16/1

8th

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Rallied well when 125-1 second in a 2m4f handicap chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival; he's since won a beginners chase in Ireland and ran respectably at Cheltenham last time on his second attempt at about 3m; needs to build on that in today's first hurdle race since August 2024.

12/1

2

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Cheltenham

Anyway

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Surprising that he appeared a non-stayer over 3m in last month's Kerry National as he looked all about stamina last season over 2m4f, including when a 125-1 second to Caldwell Potter in a handicap here in March; that's strong form and he's entitled to another chance at this trip.

11/4

Form: 123-50 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdles winner (rated 112) but this looks a very stiff task on chase debut for 4yo.
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8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Spinning Web

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Hurdle and dual chase winner was poor in this sphere last time after a couple of falls chasing; isn't well-treated at these weights.

25/1

12th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Spinning Web

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; not badly treated but probably in need of a confidence boost after two falls over fences; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

8/1

1

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Spinning Web

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Dual chase winner at Thurles last year over 2m5f; pulled-up here on final 2025 start and fell at the first on return lately at Navan; seems best watched for now.

6/1

Form: 6-2547 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner and 118-rated hurdler; none too fluent when never counting on recent chase debut at Punchestown and 4yo likely to need more time at this discipline.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Macinamillion

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest.

8/1

Form: 01463- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground hurdle winner last season rated 113 in that sphere; promises to be a better chaser judged on debut third at Tipperary in April but will find easier opportunities.
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11th

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Champagne Mahler

11st 9lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win over fences came in valuable Gowran Park handicap in March 2025 (2m, soft); good second at Naas in January in similar conditions; tailed-off fourth 39 days ago at Cork; up in trip, probably needs softer ground.

16/1

4th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 45y

14:25 Cork

Champagne Mahler

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won valauble Gowran handicap last year and good second at Naas in January; poor effort last time.

7/1

8

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Champagne Mahler

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won this race by 8l last year; well beaten in three starts following that; beaten 30l in seventh behind Drumgil in a Fairyhouse Listed handicap (2m1f, yielding to soft) in November; more like it when second at Naas last time; 11lb higher than for his 2025 success.

11/2

Form: /0P-65 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Veteran's last win came in Naas November handicap in 2022 and has shown very little since, including twice over fences during the summer.
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8th

3

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Anchor

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Got his head back in front over timber at Fairyhouse in April; struggled on the level since and yet to show enough in five starts over fences to suggest he can defy this mark.

10/1

4

(18)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Drop The Anchor

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose veteran won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April on soft to heavy; last of 8 on first run since on the level at Tramore (2m, good); is 4lb lower than last Flat success but softer ground would be preferable.

25/1

1

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:50 Tramore

Drop The Anchor

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April

8/1

Form: 20-216

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest enough (109-rated) hurdler dropped out tamely on chase debut here in July and can only be watched here in a much stronger race.
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4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Secrecies Of Stone

11st 2lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Won over extended 2m5f last year and was leading when exiting two out on his next start; hasn't been finishing out his races lately and not sure this longer trip will help matters.

9/1

9th

6

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:55 Leopardstown

Secrecies Of Stone

11st 9lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Paul Nolan

Won this race last year with plenty to spare under this rider; three failures to complete since then make him a risky proposition; however, not badly handicapped if he can put in an error-free round.

11/2

12

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Secrecies Of Stone

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Maiden hurdle winner at Tipperary early last season; very weak chase form initially; turned a corner when winning readily at Leopardstown in March; in the lead when stumbling and falling two out at Fairyhouse in April; can win more races

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €4.40
Straight Forecast €2.92
Trifecta €162.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inthepocket

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Inthepocket

POSTDATA:

Inthepocket

The Irish Sun:

Inthepocket